Public elementary schools in my town send a yearly email asking parents to describe the "learning style" and other qualities of their child, to help them decide which teacher the child will be placed with. Things that I do care about, such as subject acceleration or ability grouping, are not asked about. One is not supposed to request a specific teacher, either. I am tempted to reply in a perfunctory manner, because I don't think what I write will make much difference. I wonder what other parents do.
