I am writing to you today as a very concerned parent with regards to remote learning for the K-3 grades. I want to begin by saying that I truly feel the teachers my children have are doing a phenomenal job and continue to do so each day, given the current situation. However, I am gravely concerned with the progress that my first and third grader are currently making and I in no way fault the teachers for this progress.
The reality is that remote learning for the K-3 age group is extraordinarily unrealistic. We began this year willing to try it and kept a positive mindset with it, but our passion for this to work is quickly diminishing. In past years, both of my children were highly engaged in their studies and excelled at learning. Since being moved to the online platform, my husband and I have been noticing and experiencing a decline and willingness for our children to complete their studies, participate in class, and retain information that is being taught.
This past week things have been taking even more of a plunge than previous weeks. I am left here feeling helpless and extremely frustrated. My husband who is currently carrying the brunt of keeping them on track during their remote days is feeling very concerned with their progress and frustrated as well.