Here are some of the benefits they told me:
- Increased communication
- Builds trust and stronger relationships with parents
- Builds community within the classroom and school in general
- Helps children at primary level participate in school wide activities
The drawbacks they listed are:
- Time consuming
- Takes time away from planning and grading
- Takes responsibility away from secondary level students
- Not environmentally friendly
- One more thing for parents to look at
- Gets lost in the shuffle of paperwork that is sent home
I did not consider the efforts of those involved in producing a newsletter. Your's is the second post I've read that mentions it. It would be a great way to get students involved in the production of the newsletter, but it will ultimately require teacher input. I can't imagine wanting to get involved with something like this as a teacher. I have my own classes, family and life to focus on. Perhaps as I get some time in as a teacher I will want to be more engaged.
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