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On 4: I disagree that more resources cannot help with this problem. Some disruptive children have undiagnosed learning disabilities. Having more money for scre
by yojo 4y ago
On 4:
I disagree that more resources cannot help with this problem.
Some disruptive children have undiagnosed learning disabilities. Having more money for screening and special education can help get them the support they need.
Class sizes are also going to matter. Many disruptive children are just seeking attention. With smaller classes teachers can spend more time with each student, which will help with behavior management.
I don’t know what the right level of investment here is, but from speaking with friends who are teachers it sure seems like classes are too big and special Ed is stretched incredibly thin.
- galangalalgol 4y agoWe know what percentage of children typically need these extra services. If we funded school special education based on how many they should statistically have. And incentivised them to find that many, then they would. If they miss some early amd are full that will be counterbalances by the number of parents who insist on "normal" education despite evidence that isn't what is best. Letting educators give feedback about the effects of medication levelsbwould also help I think.