Addressing me getting fired as a Teacher - WHAT REALLY HAPPENED (HINT ITS NOT TRUE)

[@mrsshelton226]

You are so right about teaching our black children to read before kindergarten! I taught my daughter how to read the summer before kindergarten and she's been on the top of her class ever since. She's going into 2nd grade and we're working on reading comprehension this summer. I vowed that my black child will NEVER be the kid who struggles in a school where she's one of two other black kids in her class. Nope!!! She will excel!!!!✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@malancy]

I love reading about moms like you. You're the best.

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

Okay but she's in second grade, wait to see what else happens lol.

[@mrsshelton226]

@@malancy thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️

[@mrsshelton226]

@mommyfixyourcrown448 thank you so much!!❤️❤️❤️

[@mrsshelton226]

@ASmith-jn7kf I don't need to wait for anything. I rather take my own knowledge and know how and educate my child at home like I been doing. Not take advice from you. By the way, I'm a veteran educator with over 20+ years of experience! Don't think I need any advice.

[@AkeebaMaze]

Just to clarify guys I did not get fired. 🙃

[@arazoelove6703]

Well if you didn't get fired the title says you did and that makes this click bait 😅

[@noploxq5593]

​@@arazoelove6703the title didn't say that????

[@BrandyReneePhotographyTV]

@@arazoelove6703she’s addressing the rumors

[@scorpiocara6798]

​@@arazoelove6703if you think that's what the title says then you need to go bk to school for reading and comprehension Also, if it's clitbait wouldn't that make sense? You are on youtube that's what youtubers do duh

[@ritasullivan2758]

@@arazoelove6703 if you read the whole title (hint not true)

[@bihsaidwhatnow2392]

My granny watched this with me and she said, "Ahmein Ms. Akeeba---I stand with you!!!" . . . . . and my granny is a retired teacher who doesn't play with gossip!

[@AkeebaMaze]

Thank you granny!! 😂

[@lisaadams780]

It still amaze me how I homeschooled my children through 8th grade. I’m happy I took responsibility of my children’s primary education. I accomplished a lot for my children. They did very well in high school and both hold master level degrees from great universities. I’m proud and happy for my children and they are adulting well with great jobs. Blessed and thankful! 🌼

[@animalranger7768]

Primary school education could make or break a student's academic career. It takes a lot of input from the parents at home to help reinforce what is being taught at school and it is very sad that some parents don't understand this. They think it is solely up to teachers to teach their children to read.

[@xencyp6528]

👏🏾well done.. your children your responsibility.. you laid a great foundation for them!

[@adelepenguin13]

Parents do need to help manage their children’s education. The attention that teachers give to every single student is not enough

[@sjconerlyonthemove6290]

I agree with that

[@sh.4409]

It’s the parents job first and foremost.

[@JW-ux4ey]

If you're in a classroom, you understand why individualized attention is almost impossible. However, I do agree that more attention should be paid to struggling students. Small groups work, but teachers have to have support, resources and open mind to do targeted small group instructions.

[@militantsistah3228]

That troll really exposed themselves. If that person' who left the comment, child still cannot read, they need to take responsibility for that fact!! From what I have seen of you, you are very educated and passionate about the importance educating children to be fully functional, self sufficient individually and members of the world community. Keep up the good work 👏🏾 ❤

[@ARTofSound908]

Teaching should ALWAYS start at home first.... from 1-10 years old there was never anything taught to me in school that my mother didn't teach me first at home!

[@dontbelongherefromanother]

That's where most of the learning occurs

[@fawndietz]

"It is our responsibility as homeschoolers to still engage with the public school system" Totally agree. Recently spoke at my state's Senate Education Committee in support of a bill for special education - and it passed!

[@marlinlivingston6394]

This is the very reason I decided to homeschool my kids, being a teacher and seeing what public school is really like is enough of a reason!

[@thequeenofdigitalmarketing]

Same. It broke my heart.

[@John1908-vo1iv]

Thank you! Best comment

[@LeOlamVaed]

I am not black but I support your point of view 100%. My child is four but she was reading reading by the age of 3 and knew all the letter sounds before 2. As long as we make it a fun process then why not. I am a homeschooling single mom who works as well so it is possible.

[@sunshineand]

What is your schedule like

[@frowhatitsworth]

I was reading when I entered kindergarten. Heck, I was reading before kindergarten. I 100% agree with this message. Read them books and put words on everything - that’s how I learned. The part we’re leaving out though is that a lot of these parents can’t read either, so they’re leaving it up to the school system to give their kids what they didn’t receive.

[@teemadarif8243]

Sis . Sounds to me like you made the absolute best decision for your children ❤

[@gunsmoke7573]

The part of the comment that had me perplexed was "my son still can't read good." LOL

[@halymam3485]

Yessssssss

[@teacherturnedhomesteader7368]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@27453ehdurbri]

Sounds like a failed parent carrying out their frustrations on a black woman

[@vamswolfmom4498]

That’s the alibi Akeeba needed! 😂😂😂😂

[@kathleendantzler]

I’m a retired teacher. In order for children to be successful readers they need phonemic awareness, that is recognizing sounds at the most basic level, good phonics instruction, learning effective strategies for reading comprehension like summarizing, questioning, predicting and good vocabulary development. Parents can indeed help their children in that.

[@margh737]

What if the parents are illiterate? Then what?

[@yurispecial3650]

@@margh737Start to learners, I learning English and homeschooling my daughter and now she can read more than me 😅

[@DiverseDalliance786]

@@margh737 Exactly not all parents have the ability to and may even speak a native language. So these children are then screwed? Isn't this what TEACHERS who get degrees in early education there for? Yes parents play a part, to support the teacher in their child's learning. But come on many times the parent is relying on the teacher for techniques and direction for the child's learning.

[@DiverseDalliance786]

Thank for your comment. Your comment not only added to the discussion but also gave insight to parents who may not be natural born educators as to a place to start in assisting their child in learning to read or reading better. Most of these comments come across as sanctimonious. Labeling...

[@margh737]

@@DiverseDalliance786your comment is on point. Of course, if parents are able to supplement their children's learning, that's a plus, and of course no one should discourage that. However, parents should not be considered delinquent if they are unable to do what Akeeba is suggesting. School is not just a place to facilitate learning, but it should also be a place to instruct and develop skills in students for learning to take place.

[@JM-vj7we]

I taught my daughter to read and do math before she started school. That was about 40 years ago. She was skipped in the 2 nd grade and went to summer school in HS. She graduated from school 3 years early. The schools she went to encouraged her. I think that it’s important to find a school that supports achievement….. even if it maybe out of your district.

[@1_star_reviews]

Don’t encourage people to register their kids outside of their district because then those outside districts start to face the same teacher student ratios as the poorer performing schools. Teacher Student ratios are very important when ensuring that children are getting all the attention that they should.

[@noploxq5593]

​@@1_star_reviewsdo you think the poorer preforming schools are gonna have kids out of district coming there?

[@noploxq5593]

​@@1_star_reviewsand if we are honest the reason there are little teacher in poorer schools is because those kids act a certain way and I say thus being in one of those poorer schools and these kids act a fool and have made MANY teachers QUIT they don't want to learn they want to have fun

[@KIRKSHINTATURNIPSEED]

@@1_star_reviewsalso you can get sued… my uncle had to pay a huge bill when they found out he registered his son illegally in a different district

[@7779311sassy]

I completely agree with you! My child just started kindergarten this school year and he is a very exceptional reader. In his class they are literally teaching letter recognition and letter sounds!! When I saw this, I was livid!! I met with the director and asked if he could move up to first grade and the answer was no! I wish I would’ve asked them these question sooner because I would’ve wasted my time. This is a private Christian school so I just assumed they had higher educational standards but I was wrong. I guess it doesn’t help that the teacher is a new teacher either. To compensate, I send workbooks with him to supplement what I teach him at home. He literally learns nothing at school😢

[@cerissabrown3487]

I was illiterate until I was 43 and I’m 43. I spent the last 2 years of the pandemic teaching myself to read. My child is 10 and barely is entering 2ns grade reading. My children are under illiterate because the schools won’t educate them and I could not teach them to read. So now that I’m learning to read my daughter reading is improving

[@angelapla1]

Oh my goodness, the teachers that did not get fired for the things you named was heart breaking. As a mother I feel so sad for those babies!

[@teacherturnedhomesteader7368]

They can get away with it because they are systemic in their views and thoughts and don't value our children, administration is not fulfilling their duties as mandated reporters, start calling on fellow teachers anonymous.....or teach your children to tell if anyone puts their hands on them....Lord help my grandchild when she goes to kindergarten.

[@justjanable]

Parents think that teachers must raise their children. Many of them have no time for their children. I feel so sorry for many children who are brought into this world and do not get the care, love and attention they deserve.

[@tanvw]

As a Black woman I don’t think a day has gone by when I haven’t received or noticed racist, prejudiced or passive aggressive behaviour towards myself or other Black people. Therefore if I were a parent, I would personally deem it irresponsible to place the education of my vulnerable child with people whose motives, beliefs and behaviours I don’t know about, solely in their hands. I am not a teacher nor would I have the resources to home school but the least I can do is make sure my child can do the basics - reading, writing and, maths skills BEFORE going to school, so that no one can hold them back. Ensuring your kids are properly educated requires constant monitoring when they are in schools. It’s an ongoing job, but worth it in the end. Perhaps the fact that it is such a big responsibility is why I don’t have kids! 😂. But good luck to all parents out there, just try and do your very best at the end of the day.

[@michaeldwyer977]

It’s sad you go through life with a victim mentality. It’s why you are where you are.

[@tanvw]

@@michaeldwyer977 It’s not about having a victim mentality, it’s about being real and observant. I believe it’s unwise to leave the education of your children ENTIRELY in the hands of strangers, of course not everyone has that luxury. What is wrong with giving your children a helping start? Unfortunately people have their own biases, prejudices, issues etc to deal with and I believe children should be protected from this as much as possible when they are most vulnerable. It’s a shame you have missed my point and have chosen to portray a narrative that is negative and suits your narrative.

[@michaeldwyer977]

@@tanvw well you go on thinking the boogeyman is out to get you. You do you….it’s your life

[@tanvw]

@@michaeldwyer977Are you ok? Why the deviation from the point? It’s very odd that you feel the need to get personal. Why try to diminish a person’s lived experience?

[@michaeldwyer977]

@@tanvw not a day has gone by that you haven’t noticed a racist, prejudiced or passive aggressive behavior? I think you need to worry less about passive aggressive behaviors from white peoples and more about plain old aggressive behavior from blacks. I find it odd that you focus on what a white person says to you rather than what black people do to you.

[@frankiemillcarek6976]

Bless you for your work. My mom homeschooled my older sister and now teaches at the school she found when she stopped homeschooling. I could not imagine being a teacher. And thank you for educating other adults about how to prepare their kids for social expectations if they are going into a regular school.

[@desings7614]

Definitely have your children reading before entering school! I am 40 years old and I am still grateful that my mom taught me to read before I entered Kindergarten. My reading level was always grades above my current grade level. By the time I was in 8th and 9th grade I was at a college reading and comprehension level. Math was my nemesis lol. But I think it's wild that people would reject giving their child a head start!

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

Homeschooled people are different and have different values. They even did a study where kids instead of reading the first two years of school, they did science lessons and talking and then taught them to read and they were on par with the kids that had formal instructions instead. Reading is necessary but the age to teach it is debatable, some homeschoolers aren't worried about being behind.

[@michaeldwyer977]

I’m sure this story is true 😅

[@novemberthewriter]

@@michaeldwyer977 it is

[@KarlaJammin]

They are jealous of you and are trying to break you. Don't worry. Keep doing what you are good at.

[@SB-mf2th]

100% agree. I'm a certified school librarian, pk3 to 5th grade, dcps. Kindergarten is its own curriculum as other grades. Having taught in Europe and two other states, some of our students & their parents expectations are too low. But as for me, a 33 year old black female w/6 nieces and nephews, I believe every single student can & will read while in my care!! Btw, I'm taking this year off as a mental health break. With it being back to school season, I get sad seeing the students I love so dearly, but the anti-black racism and colorism from jealous white females & gay black and white males is overwhelming. The stress of it all contributed to weight gain, depression, and is just not worth it!!

[@CoachLove]

New Subscriber. Found you today, 10/24/23. This!!! I used to teach public kindergarten-6th! It baffled me when I had children who couldn't SPELL, RECOGNIZE, or WRITE their own names. The children couldn't count to 20, didn't know basic shapes or colors, recognize 20 sight words, and couldn't use scissors. The parents expected me to be their first teacher. However, some of the kids had cell phones and knew lyrics to some of the most vile music... Being a public educator, one who cares and wants the best for the children is hazardous. Congrats on being able to get out, with your health, and start a financially lucrative business.

[@mamabear5289]

Your comments prove to me that the Department of Education waste a lot of money, but I believe you did a great job, leaving as I did the same ! Now I’m home schooling my child. And when I was a School teacher in an economically depressed, oppressed school district I was not a mother! it was until I became a mother that I realized I wanted to homeschool my babies!

[@renarich4942]

You know how many of us there are. Is it because moms are naturally teachers and love kids? I wish there was an online meeting place for those who are leaving the education system. They are leaving in droves

[@loverofallthingsbeautiful2]

Parents need to start taking accountability. Their child not reading is their fault. More times than not they don't prioritize education. They aren't reviewing the work with the kids at home. Say they don't have time to do homework etc. As a parent you are your child's first teacher.

[@Six6Fit]

BCPS doesn’t even have enough teachers for the children in their schools to be able to afford to fire any of them. We successfully completed our kindergarten year of homeschool here and looking forward to 1st grade. Thanks for your videos.

[@Rosegold73]

Teacher here. My boy started kindergarten "decoding " at a 4th grade reading level. He was a fluent reader . His comprehension skills were at the 2nd grade level.

[@lindaallder3662]

You are always transparent and it is appreciated in your videos on education and children. That person's post should have checked her own grammar before hitting the send button. You continue to teach and inspire.

[@Lisa87692]

My little brother started reading before entering Kindergarten. He never went to preschool. At home my mom taught him and when he and I played, we played school, mostly. He only spent 1 week in Kindergarten. The following week, he began first grade.😊

[@EnigmaticEvee]

When my son was 3 years old his teacher pressed the importance of learning to read as early as possible. By the end of the school year (pre-k) my child could read very well. The time we dedicated to reading and arithmetic really paid off.

[@mylifehisway555]

I’m from Baltimore and still here unfortunately and seeing this comment is what drew me here. Baltimore city is famous for keeping kids dumbed down. Baltimore county schools are a lot better. It’s so sad

[@janicesmith1137]

You are correct. Our children will remain behind if we don’t teach them early. Ignore the nonsense please!

[@AlexA-zb6jl]

I have some experience in the classroom. And I can say I agree, I've worked in schools that are 90% minority. And, kindergarten is not a stretch. By entry into first grade your child should have a good grasp of phonemic awareness and blends. That leap is real. By third grade your child should be reading for information.

[@Shineynsparkles]

My Haitian mother didn’t play : We learned letters , numbers colors and shapes …while in daycare by kindergarten we learned reading and writing Everyday after school for two hours we were forced to write My parents were not with bs public schools at all

[@debraodom9153]

That’s true. Your child should read, count, know shapes, colors, do simple adding and subtracting using modalities, know basically kindergarten curriculum to go deeper into education and not start out behind. Children should know their names, address, phone number. Know how to spell your legal name not just their nick name. Just a few things to teach your children.

[@MzCAGOMEA]

They sure wont fire a teacher. Its hard to even get your child moved to another class. Especially when they start saying the teacher comes highly recommended. The last straw for me was when the teacher sent my child home with his head in the arm hole of his shirt. I couldnt take it anymore. Plus he was reading better before he started kindergarten and started to regress. I pulled him out 3 months b4 the end of the year and we have started over from the beginning. Handing that letter to the school lifted a weight off me i didnt know i was carrying.

[@bellaymettes5255]

But what did she do to help her own son read the thing about being A teacher you as A parent have to also teach ❤

[@mika328287]

Yes to everything. Reading and math started at 3. Although my child is speech delayed but can recognize words and can do math really well.

[@Pulapaws]

Mines was badly speech delayed too.

[@traciewilson7861]

It can be bothersome if you let others control what you're doing by helping children read. You're doing what most parents don't know to do or don't want to help their children read. So why would you get fired from a school of you're helping children read on your media page. Keep helping those children. ❤😊

[@birdiesbloomz]

Sis thank you for all you do to help parents take an initiative in their children’s education. Also thank you for being an educator who allows their parental concerns aide her in handling children. Keep your head up‼️

[@crumbsnyums]

I was reading by Kindergarten. I was in honors classes since the 2nd grade. We (my siblings & I) used to do highlights workbooks everyday including our homework. Homework needed to be done on Friday because my father was not going to be up on Sunday night to help us.

[@sandilobianco6734]

Thank you for letting parents know about reading. I think reading is very important as well. I homeschooled my son when he was 5/6. I got rid of the TV for about 5 years. We went to the library a lot. The Librarians are your best resources for finding books/ audiobooks your children might like.

[@Chellerose-yu1lu]

@Akeeba Maze, I totally agree with you. Children should be taught to read before kindergarten and maybe even before nursery school, I guess, correct me if I am wrong.......

[@teacherturnedhomesteader7368]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@angeleyes3386]

Bring back Hooked on Phonics. I remember days when my mom sat me down with Hooked on Phonics tapes and cards while she worked around the house. I loved it. It was hard to find them when my son came but my mom found our old stuff and my son excels in ELA and is a pretty good writer at age 12.

[@teacherturnedhomesteader7368]

And the afro is poppin gurl❤ it....

[@GB-iy1hd]

Never explain yourself, for doing the right thing for your family. I commend you, most people don’t do the right thing, or they feel guilt. Keep doing what you best, you’re so loved, and appreciated. ❤❤❤❤

[@jackshea4470]

I love the work that you do and the information that you give. You're more than an influencer. Your advocacy is essential for indigenous black and brown families. I'm glad you made this video but trust and believe no explanation necessary.

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

I'm so grateful for the fact that my Mom read to me. It helped me want to read and know how to. By the time I was in 1st grade, I had to go to speech class, so after my speech class, I would have to get to my class and catch up to what they were reading and I wind up learning how to speed read as well. -My Mom teaching how to read and reading to me, -My speech class that took time away from my english class and made me have to find where they were and speed up my reading in order to fully participate in the story telling and answering questions which allowed the Teacher to grade me well on participating ( all these things made me college level reader by the time I was in 7th grade Oh and my Hearing Teacher ( Mrs Abrams ) who I had because I had a hearing impaired problem followed up with me to make sure I was getting my notes and stuff for my classes and made sure if I had any problems, we would go over things. So I was set up for success in that way. So Teachers are to invest in their student but ( it starts at home) I never had to go into a lower class level. Remember... Teachers have but so much time to teach ( each different type of kid ) individual, one on one special time. So the teaching has to be 1st at home where rhe parent can give the ectra time Teachers can't. **Parents and the village they have for their kids to learn well is the glue for a childs ultimate success Keep pouring into your kids and the kids around you. They will remember your contribution to helping them with their education later

[@DefenderofTruth.]

I agree that kids should read by kindergarden. My son is 2 and can recognize letters in sign language and say the alphabet. Reading is a must.

[@kimone99]

I totally agree with you. My mom said I was reading at 3 yrs old. Children can absorb so much. Why would you wait until they enter kindergarten?

[@just_tresina]

What I heard you say is, get your priorities straight. if someone is offended then that’s their problem. I understood exactly what you were trying to convey.

[@annettecampbell8848]

I stand with you. My grandson was reading at 21 months and was reading in day care. At his graduation they pointed out that this the kid who was reading at 2 years old to the class. He is a math whiz and is doing algebraic equations and fractions at age 7 years old. Some children are born that way but others have to be taught. Once parents or teachers recognize this they should immediately address it and work to develop their skills. Parents should put forth the effort to prepare their children to enter school and that means teaching them math as well. Make sure they also develop great communication skills

[@ScottMond]

Thank you for your opinion. I introduced reading to both of my children. One caught on the other didn't. The one who entered kindergarten without knowing how to read in Fairfax, VA bypassed all the children who could read and by 3rd grade he was the top reader and his reading SOL scores were highest in his grade as a black child. So let's not stress and pressure our kids or ourselves. God has all our children. Do our best as parents. Keep perspective please. 😊

[@margh737]

Your perspective that parents should teach their children to read before entering kindergarten should not be a requirement for students to succeed in kindergarten. What if the parents are illiterate and unable to teach their children to read etc.? The school curriculum, delivery, and structure should be designed so that all students can learn to read and write regardless of their backgrounds and support at home.

[@jewels24k]

But the grammar in the troll's comment tells you all you need to know. The son can't read and the parent can't write. The parent probably can't read either, being that you weren't fired. 🤔

[@TheReasonWeLearn]

The sad fact is, if you're sending any kid to public school, they need to be reading before K. You are 100% correct. I have three kids, two homeschooled and learned to read at 7 and 5 respectively, but my youngest was only 4 when their dad and I split and he made me send them to school. To this day she reads less well than her sisters. I tried on the margins to teach her, but the school undermined me at every turn! Preschool and K and beyond! She is homeschooling again and trying to catch up at 15, and it's hard for her. I'm so angry, and homeschooling parents who always homeschooled don't get it. I've done both, in school kids don't have time to go at their pace. Once behind, always behind, and their self esteem suffers greatly.

[@1ElegantBraids843]

Yesterday was my last day as a teacher, and I withdrew my son and signed him up for homeschool. Today is both of our 1st day of our new journey. I am so thankful to have found your page. I have been a teacher for 6 years, this is exciting and overwhelming but IT IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT HELPS US SO MUCH!!! THANK YOU!!

[@butterfly-pf8lj]

I love it when you vent. Very entertaining 😂

[@arienettebanks4417]

I totally agree with you. I had an enormous hand in helping my son how to read phonetically when phonemes and graphemes, diagrams, blends, glue sounds, control r sounds and much more. When my son came into 1st grade as a READER which he was a kindergartener, which was half days while I was working back in the 90s. My son could read better than every 1st grader in that school and he was suppose to be in kindergarten. I will NEVER forget the day I ask his teacher Mrs. O’Connor to help me, help him with materials that help with comprehension. She stood there with her pedagogy master degree holding self teaching children how to read and they sucked at it and said she didn’t know any information or resources to help my son. Maybe she didn’t know because she did a poor job teaching students how to read. My son was fluent and the students were emergent readers after late February. She even asked me to stop teaching my child phonetics because they taught whole language. I told her, I was so sorry but the train left the tracks when he was three. I work at a school now and we are still seeing this issue with low reading efficiency on reading when I left to work with my son in a homeschool setting. Nothing has changed.

[@HoneySuckle123]

Reading, counting, writing their name, singing the days of the weeks and the months of the year are all essential in PRE K.

[@Marcusw34]

As a black man who loves black women ❤. I have to say I love the way your nature hair looks ❤

[@peacebrooks4230]

As a working mother at the time I couldn’t home school but I moved several hundred miles to a city that offered better public schooling AND I was very proactive with her teachers, homework, activities etc. Parents have to be proactive no matter what! Our kids (black kids), are not able to compete with other communities in education and it’s very sad.

[@yourfavoriteoompaloompa139]

6:00 my brother was in a charter school and he has autism that’s very mild so he’s very functional but in fifth grade they screamed at him to get into line and it effected him that to this day he’s in he’s 20’s and the experience gave him a stutter. It’s not ethnical to yell and belittle and order them around. It effects them far more than it benefits the adult who thinks it’s ok to do that.

[@zerohecks4864]

Government education is prison

[@sharmawade5498]

I have been a subscriber of your sister’s family since the beginning of the pandemic and often enjoyed you being apart of their channel. I think that you have a very beautiful powerful personality to go alone with your natural beauty. Thank you for spkg facts and for keeping it real 🫶🏾❤️

[@TheHouseofcoolstuff]

Akeeba thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and this platform! You give us hope us black parents, that we can do this and better our children. Knowing there’s this kind of support it lets me know that am on the right path and that am not alone in what am doing with children!

[@TikaOlivere]

I don’t understand why people are so fast to lie on your name and try to ruin your reputation.

[@27453ehdurbri]

Because she’s changing the game for a lot of black kids through her videos. I learned how to teach my daughter to read through her. I learned how to engage my child in extracurricular activities through her. She’s doing amazing things for a lot of black kids and that’s why she’s hated

[@TheBarcourts]

I see all perspectives. And I'm a teacher, but kids thrive off of structure and routine. Especially in an environment where you have 23 to teach (as I do). It's amazing that you can homeschool your children. That's my dream!

[@elsaromero4743]

The schools around my neighborhood are bad and I don't think my child's education should be up to a lottery...we homeschool from TK to now 3rd grade this year. Best decision ever!

[@shawandaobrien3379]

My son is reading as he enters kindergarten this year. I've been doing short reading lessons with him for almost 2 years now. Sometimes it's a frustrating process, but I'm grateful we've stuck with it. My mom taught me how to read before I entered kindergarten as well. There's no doubt in my mind that my mother's sacrifice is primarily responsible for my success today. No teacher even comes close.

[@Marylandgal0508]

Those stories are fucking wild. I grew up about an hour outside baltimore in a nice middle class suburb. It was NOT all white. It was rated the third most diverse city in the whole US, actually. And my high school was more black than white. And never ever would a teacher have gotten away with that shit. The school was actually really great in terms of the students because most people got along of all races because it eas such a melting pot. You were able to have friends from every background. I did have some of the most incredible, life changing teachers, amazing humans, and i also did have truly awful trachers, manipulative, cruel people and they didnt ever get fired. Still, it's horrible how inner city schools have that low of standards to allow a teacher to physically assault a student or call them racist names. Insane. Truly criminal.

[@fj2201]

That initial comment screams "TROLL".

[@vonnettagraves-brooks8874]

I agree with you. I taught my daughter to read by age three. I had to repeat 3rd grade becsuse I did not learn how to read. It really damaged myself esteem. I went on to graduate from univetsity. Parents are THEIR kids first teacher.

[@CocoKT]

I absolutely love this video and I couldn’t agree more. I am a certified elementary school teacher and I’m strongly thinking about homeschooling my children as well. We haven’t quite started school yet Becuase they’re still toddlers but I don’t even think I wanna put them in the school system. Thanks for all your videos so informative..especially the core knowledge ones which I am looking into using. 😁

[@nakiarebel8019]

The gag is many: education systems in this country, especially for Head Start and other pre-k schools in the hood purposefully slow the learning of children as it is written for them not to teach them how to read. My daughter was reading prior to pre-k 3. I taught at home. ( She was slowly reading American Girl book series on Addy. I also did other lessons and creative things from that series during certain chapters and books. Ex.: researched the historical happenings, remade the necklace, and etc.) The teachers knew it. They also explained that they were not allowed to teach them to read. I told them they can teach them to read without making it a lesson to keep their jobs. They were kiss arses anyway. One teacher quit and started her own. BOTTOMLINE, IT WILL ALWAYS BE THE PARENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN. Some of you may have been pushed through the system and are on a K level with reading. So you feel incapable. Sesame Street still exists. So you have ample time to watch basic reading programs on your lunch break, before your bedtime, and even during your workout session. Be a part of your child's education. It benefits them more when we care, or they will be in the same boat as you.

[@tonyabdeals6219]

I started teaching my son how to read at 3, he's 14 now and he is 5 classes away from graduating high school. I started homeschool with him when he got in 9th grade.

[@shawandaobrien3379]

Well done!

[@tonyabdeals6219]

@@shawandaobrien3379 ty!

[@philesiaj.wilcox-bartsch6206]

You are a great inspiration to us who watch you, and the other ,"amazing Maze family members" and Joe Lee, of course!🥰😍😘🤣

[@brookroberson6084]

I agree with you 100% as a childcare owner I keep saying the same thing! Parents these days don’t teach their children anything not even chores. I’m so over it

[@lillipad3503]

I agree with both you and your audience. Education is good, but in due time. "education aka programming should wait until 1st grafe. Its scary enough that our programming starts at seven yrs of age. All kids need to learn is reading, writing and counting. Other than that iI feel that school is the unsafest place for children. The indoctrination in the education worldwide is horrific. Its nothing more than a prison, military camp and in some countries "concentration camps"

[@malta2027]

I am so pleased that my parents made sure we knew how to read before starting school! Do not let the trolls get you down!

[@natrg7205]

Dears lort…. I’m not a parent but I’m an auntie And ever since my babies (my sister’s children) were teeny tiny, I’ve read to them and taught them sign language so we understood their needs and wants. I’ll never forget when my baby used the asl sign for milk and my sister was like what is she doing & what does it mean?😅😂 My youngest baby does well in reading but they don’t have confidence in herself. So, I’m always and forever be their hype man… When I see them I always remind them of how gifted they are & don’t listen to haters & naysayers It’s so very important to teach children to read especially by family members It takes a village to raise them And build them up Especially if they miss school a lot due health issues and/or are being a*used and have 0 confidence in themselves

[@ladyt3182]

Exactly, when you have your own children it hits differently!

[@farrock_family]

True it's not just the teachers job we as parents need to teach our children as well people feel that it's the school job only no it not we need to teach our children too that way they can understand that they have more then just a teacher teaching them it helps family's interact as well and make your child feel loved and able to go out in to the real world know they have learned positive things and use it in life as they get older and be able to know what's going on in the world

[@chal3t]

Our parents taught my sis and I how to read before we were old enough to start school. They read to us and had us listening to books in Spanish, French and German in addition to our native English. We also had the books to match the audio tapes. They taught us how to give short Bible talks and presentations as early as ages 4 and 8. We were dirt poor. But that did not stop them from making sure they educated us. They never expected teachers to do what they felt was their responsibility to do.

[@sandraperkins203]

I totally agree that black children must know how to read before kindergarten. Plus I think they need to learn penmanship and cursive. Our society is deteriorating. Taking control of our education is the best way to hold on to and honor our culture.

[@p.be.s]

I taught my child to read as a new born using ‘your baby can read’ by Dr Titzer. At age 1 when pushing her in a stroller I heard her say block. Shocked, I would why she did. I looked around and across the street, there was a building with its name and the word block. I was shocked. At age 2 I sent her to daycare and one day I received a call that I thought was an emergency only for her caregiver told be that my child has read words written on the board. No news to me. She could read a newspaper already. At grade 1, she was reading at grade 5 level. Kindergarten was a breeze for her as she read books for her friends. She still is top of her class today… reads well and fast! I have since advocated for my friends kids to learn to read before kindergarten. Teach them to do simple math, a second language and a music instrument also.

[@cherylbarrow395]

Parents need to reinforce at home what is being taught in school, which means even though your child goes to a school building to learn you are still responsible for your children's education. Ollie's, The Dollar Tree and Target are great stores to purchase learning materials to help your children EXCEL in school! 📚😍

[@OneNAMillion4083]

Awesome video. The new York city school system has the same issues. I have three children 1 is working, 1 is doing awesome in college and I have an elementary student all three were good readers. They all could read and write before kindergarten and they continued to be aw3some readers, writers and have great vocabulary.

[@twilliams4924]

I appreciate you speaking up and explaining this. I have concerns of my children going to school and being behind, especially when teachers don't explicitly explain where my child should be in their current grade. Your responses to the comments could be a little more sensitive to someone who does not have an educational background.

[@giftyakowuah2628]

Eishhh! Wo kasa ooo. All knowing Mama Fakunle. Love your videos though. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭 , West Africa

[@Bibirallie]

it is not the teachers responsibility to teach kids to read. I believe parents should play a significant role in reading. I was sad to see that parents wont even dedicate 15 minutes to read a day.

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree891]

You made the perfect decision . ❤ Read “Dumbing is Down” and “Weapons of Mass Instruction” by John Taylor Gatto. This is how American public schooling came to be. Homeschool is the way to go. ✅- Former public school teacher

[@MNCondori-ti8lv]

This was THE WHOLE POINT of early childhood education in this country. Don't apologize for promoting high achievements. These people have a billion excuses.

[@shirlspark_stardust]

Hi Aleena I agree I taught all my 7 children to read write know their colors and numbers my oldest son who is 28 years graduated with a regents diploma the highest one in NY state, if I didn’t take time to teach my children what would happen ,we as parents are their first teachers before they enter school they should be taught even if it’s the basics.

[@shellyannallen5506]

So true. Reading is fundamental. Parents are their child first teacher.

[@loverofallthingsbeautiful2]

And no one learns to read/teaches kids how to read in the 4th or 5th grade. The skills for learning to read are taught in Kindergarten and the first part of First Grade. After that in ELA its strictly comprehension that's being taught. At least that's how it is in Florida.

[@helenirvin1018]

Akeeba Hello! I started the process of teaching early. During pregnancy, I played music, talk sessions & languages. I mentioned to group sessions during lunch. Several comments coined in to say 'the baby can't hear you' & I said I hope my baby can hear me...he or she is alive. After I had my baby, I read to her, singing as she grew. Bed time stories, watched her play & spent time outside. Many parents don't understand how important it is during the growth period to have a good relationship with your children. I did a lot of positive things with my her life to help her along the path she had in from of her. Each phase is very helpful during the growth stage. I took the time to assist her so she was ahead of any curve the system had in place. Success! ❤love❤

[@deborahblackshear3325]

The responsibility starts at home period.

[@Geometiclink]

In middle school, I had an ESL teacher that would have about 50 words and would make us put them in abc order for the full period and it was everyday. Sometimes I feel like the school system failed me and other students.