I can respond to this by relaying what I've been told (by a teacher) is happening in my local school: kindergarteners are made to sit through a 90 minute ELA block half of which is a power point presentation. Toys are out, naps are out. This apparently is statewide, or at least I've seen this 90 minute block announced on other state school's websites.

I find it quite ridiculous. I can barely sit through a 90 minute presentation.

I've heard other stories such as developmentally inappropriate language on tests, but right now they're just stories.

Last edited by KADmom; 11/20/13 08:16 AM.