[infecto]

While different teaching styles have their pros and cons, and a more hands-on approach might yield better results, the problem over the past 5-10 years is that many children lack parental support. Regardless of the pedagogy style chosen, without parents providing a strong foundation, meaningful progress in the classroom is unlikely.

Your kids clearly have a present parent who is engaged, it is a stark difference to many other kids.

[elliotbnvl]

It seems like that’s a societal problem that should be tackled at a societal level, rather than a fundamental failing of students.

It’s not something schools can fix, regardless of the style of pedagogy chosen; so why not improve school in its area of focus, and introduce solutions to students’ home life at the same time?

Easier said than done, I know, but focusing on the wrong area will get even less done.