Academic honors

My son is graduating from 5th grade next week. Off to the big adventure that is middle school. Personally, I prefer the old-fashioned way of schooling, in which elementary school went through 6th grade. But life does move a little faster now than it did forty years ago, and the need-for-speed culture impacts all aspects of our lives.

He will be recognized as the most-improved kid in his class. He has come a long way, thanks to a great teacher, specialized instruction as needed and two parents who have realized that three heads are better than one when it comes to keeping track of (and doing) homework assignments.