From the Principal's Office: What is "Platooning" and is it good for Education?

Today in my office I saw a new debate rising among educators. – PLATOONING

You need to be aware of it and what it means.

Here is where I stand.

Platooning is the next big discussion happening in public schools. It is all about departmentalizing subject matter and teachers in the elem. grades. Children as young as 6 years of age could be changing classes with teachers in specific subject matter. It's all for the purpose of meeting test scores. I have huge concerns about this method of teaching...