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More Reasons Why a Teacher May Suggest that Twins be Separated

Our recent discussion about twins in the classroom has lead me to many different thoughts. My first thought came from my parenting instinct. I questioned why schools would even consider making the decision for parents. My next thought came from the teacher perspective. As a teacher I understand that at times we see things that parents simply do not realize about their own children. My last couple of articles gave discussion to some reasons why a teacher may suggest that a parent separate twins into two different classrooms. Those reasons included academic, social, and dependency on one another. In this … Continue reading →

Reasons Why Teachers May Suggest that Twins be Separated Continued

For the past few days, I have been discussing education and multiples, mainly twins. The main topic with twins is whether to keep them in the same homeroom or separate them into different classes. Most every school, teacher, and parent can give you an opinion on the topic. However, each set of multiples, just like single birth children, should be looked at separately. My previous discussion talked about how there can be some reasons why teachers prefer or suggest that twins or multiples be separated. The first reason listed was academic differences. Sometimes one child will do far better academically … Continue reading →

Reasons Why Teachers May Suggest that Twins be Separated

In my latest series of articles I have been discussing twins in the classroom. It seems that some schools have created policies to keep twins separated into different homerooms. Some states have passed bills to allow parents the choice of having their twins or multiples together or separate. I have also listed some advantages of why it is best for twins to stay together. I have even questioned why the schools should get involved in the decision. As you know I am a teacher. Therefore, this article is coming from a teacher’s perspective. While I still feel that parents are … Continue reading →

Legislation for Twins in the Classroom

As many of you know, Valorie is a mother of twins. I too have twins in my family. A few days ago, Valorie was generous enough to send me a link to an article about either keeping twins together or separating them in school. I know from my family’s experience that deciding which to do is a big decision. However, I was completely surprised to find that a law was needed to address the issue. The number of twins and other multiple babies born each year continues to increase. Part of this increase is contributed to women being older when … Continue reading →