The Ron Clark Story is a well-known movie that sheds light on the hardships teachers face, as well an inspirational story of a man who never gave up on his students. Ron Clark's story inspires many educators and gives them new ideas to use in the classroom. This recent news video came out about Ron Clark, his academy, and advice he had for educators and parents.
This video tells that teachers need parents to understand that homework should be done in different and fun environments. Some examples are in the back yard, in a bean bag, or at the park. Another thing that parents should understand is that teachers have a lot of regulations that inhibit their teaching. Standardized tests and administrators often times set limitations that teachers must face. Teachers face these limitations to the best of their ability, and parents should understand this.
Parents should also understand that they should be partners, not prosecutors. To me, this means that parents should be supportive of teachers and their teaching styles. Parents should talk about teachers in a respectful light, so their children foster a respectful idea of teachers as well. When teachers feel supported and encouraged by parents, they feel more appreciated and will therefore better educate their students.
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