3 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Know Your Child Has a Good Teacher

An academic coach explains what to look for and ask about in your child’s backpack

The author’s daughter, her friend, and their backpacks. Photo by Michael McDonagh.

“But I love him so much,” my daughter lamented. “He’s so funny.”

I bit my tongue, trying to think of a way to explain the situation to her. In fifth grade at the time, she adored her teacher…