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Until our culture starts putting the burden of learning on the students, instead of square on the teachers, we will continue to hear about these issues.  I floated through school, and it hasn't been until I tried getting through college that I learned my ability to learn was almost non-existant.

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I totally agree.  I've heard six times now how it's the teachers' fault that the children aren't engaged.  It's a two lane road, and the student needs to realize it's their road to plow, not the teachers.  The teaching culture needs to change such that more weight is put on the students to be proactive about their learning.

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