K-12 Education; My changes

In my opinion the most important addition or change that K-12 needs is a diverse set of class's that would be as creditable as math or english. The standard curriculum should be changed in order to accommodate to students who don't do so well in the basic courses such as, math, english, chemistry and other standard courses. For personal experience I have seen myself and fellow students struggle with required courses. During junior high I had a very difficult time focusing my attention in algebra. Throughout most of my K-12 years this problem was very consistent. In order to make up for poor grades in math I concentrated on classes I enjoyed, such as, physical education, film study and pottery. I didn't take these classes for their easy grade, but I honestly enjoyed the more visual and hands on learning experiences. Another consideration teachers and schools need to keep in mind is what type of learner students are. If you have a student who is a kinesthetic learner in a math class he or she is going to have a harder time understanding the curriculum than someone who is a auditory learner. Another change I would apply to K-12 is the opportunity for teachers struggling with their class and under a great deal of stress to be able to approach a mentor or therapist for assistance. A on campus therapists or counselor for both students and teacher could be a very viable resource.