<p>cpt is exactly right. Kids who enter K or elem. school without the basics–an understanding of patterns, knowing #s, letters, colors–are significantly less likely to learn to read fluently and do well academically.</p>
<p>but tulsa, rather than directing your ire at brysia, I hope you can find some time to volunteer once a week in the DC schools. Our area schools can use tutors or mentors at almost every level and you are not required to commit a large block of time.</p>