Tackling Failure

When students are failing a class or test or simply struggling in school, in some other fashion, as educators we are asked to do our best to help the student(s) overcome such difficulties. We don't kick them out just because they are failing. We work to help them overcome setbacks and failures. That's as it should be!

If a large group of students in a school are doing poorly, educators are called on to do the same. We don't have a choice. We need to jump in and do our best to help children overcome such difficulties no matter where they stem from. Educators know that we don't have a choice, throwing up our hands in despair is not an option.

The same attitude needs to prevail in the neighborhoods, towns, rural areas and cities in this country. If a school is doing poorly, shutting it down doesn't solve the problem. Labeling as a failure accomplishes nothing. Opening up a new building or school doesn't address the reasons for a lack of success.

Failure occurs, that is a sad truth. Like a teacher has to do, it is far better to look at the causes of a student's problem and to offer solutions to the specific issue. We are guided to find out if a student has the proper study habits, to look at ones reading comprehension, to assess their learning deficits (if any exist), and more and then do something about it.

Let's unite and find a way to pitch in and solve specific school and learner problems. Doing so is in the best interests of students.

Thanks,
Dick