Wow! I just read all the posted messages?
Paul .... have you EVER taught in a classroom ever??? Didn't think so.
You have many "ideal" solutions and yes opinions. KUDOS FOR your EFFORT AND RHETORIC ( you get an A+) ...but in reality ....it just ain't so! I know. Hey ... I will always adore kids and teaching ...and they have taught me and laughed with me for many years ! I could give you one thousand other crucial education/children issues to exhaust your energies on???