Stacey, my children are older so we don't have anything current to share... and fwiw I think it would be very tough to throw out samples of what other children are doing in other places and make any types of true comparisons. BUT - I'm wondering, have you compared what is being taught in your child's classroom to your school district's curriculum goals and your state's curriculum goals for each grade? That information is all available online for our school district and state. I was also wondering, are the friends you showed your child's portfolio to parents of students in your school district or another district?
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