re: The biggest problem in schools that no one is talking about

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I'm in my first year of teaching, and the lack of knowledge concerning writing is nothing short of astounding. These kids have no idea how to even learn, and at this point it's really too late.

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One problem is that writing skills are not being taught - certainly not effectively. Teachers sending home children with writing assignments for homework with out even teaching basics in class has become quite common.