I'll add, my partner's children enter middle school next year and thinking about all of this is concerning. My partner points out that this is where children s

I'll add, my partner's children enter middle school next year and thinking about all of this is concerning. My partner points out that this is where children start to "slip through the cracks" -- teachers' ability to provide individualized attention is greatly reduced by the reduction in class time and increased number of students to educate. The difference in structure has a big impact on both sides.