We need to have a real conversation. Our children are in the middle of an education crisis—and this didn’t happen overnight. Too much technology replaced childhood play, trauma-focused parenting removed discipline and structure, and schools stripped accountability from the learning environment. The result? Teachers are exhausted, parents feel blamed, and kids are struggling to focus, think critically, and grow.

This isn’t about blame or shame. It’s about rebuilding what’s broken—and giving our children the education and childhood experiences they deserve.

The Education Epidemic: What’s Happening and Why

Technology has its place, but it shouldn’t replace creative play, curiosity, and human connection. Today, screens often take over the moments where kids learn to problem-solve, imagine, and engage socially.

At the same time, many well-intentioned parenting strategies focused solely on trauma awareness removed the use of discipline. What was once a tool for growth is now sometimes seen as harmful. In schools, removing accountability and structure created an environment where teachers are overwhelmed, and students struggle to thrive.

The question isn’t “Who’s at fault?”—the question is: What do we do next?

How We Can Rebuild: Bringing Back Structure and Responsibility

Here’s the truth: we fix it by reintroducing structure, responsibility, and guided practice.

Parents and teachers, here’s what we need to focus on:

• Structure that supports learning: Routines, clear expectations, and consistent guidance.

• Responsibility that builds character: Accountability for actions, homework, and personal growth.

• Childhood experiences that matter: Time to play, explore, and imagine without screens.

• Support for teachers: Giving educators the space to teach, not just manage behavior.

• Parent guidance: Equipping families to nurture growth without blame.
  
  
  

The Simple, Yet Powerful Solution

Rebuilding learning doesn’t need to be complicated. It’s about practice, repetition, and engagement. Encourage kids to:

• 📚 Read more

• ✍️ Write more

• 🧠 Think critically

• 💪 Work harder

• 🌱 Grow together
  
  

Parents and teachers must partner to create an environment where children can thrive academically and emotionally. We cannot do this alone—and we must act intentionally.

Watch the Full Message: Take Action Today

I’ve shared this message in a short video because seeing it makes the urgency real:
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Watch it. Reflect on it. Share it. And let’s start talking about real solutions for our kids, our schools, and our communities.

Together, we can bring back childhood, support teachers, empower parents, and help kids grow into the thinkers, creators, and leaders they’re meant to be.

We got this. 💛

— Ms. Sharita Morgan

Many kids are taught to:

• Memorize a list

• Take a test

• Forget the words the next week
  
  

This leads to:

• Weekly spelling stress

• Constant repetition with little progress

• Low confidence (“I’m just bad at spelling”)
  
  

When children don’t understand how words work, spelling becomes exhausting instead of empowering.

That’s why we created our Spelling Strategies & Games Virtual Class—a fun, brain-based approach that helps children truly understand spelling instead of guessing or memorizing.

In this interactive session, children will:

• Break words apart to understand patterns and sounds

• Play engaging spelling games that build focus and retention

• Build and rebuild words with confidence

• Make strong reading–spelling connections

• Walk away feeling proud, capable, and motivated

And parents don’t get left out! You’ll also receive practical tools to support spelling at home—without stress or power struggles.

✔️ 2-hour live virtual session
✔️ Custom spelling packet created by Ms. Sharita
✔️ Certificate of Achievement to celebrate your child
✔️ Parent workshop with simple strategies you can use right away
✔️ Small-group setting so every child gets personal attention

Hi, I’m Sharita Morgan, founder of Growing with Sharita.

I have over 20 years of experience in education, behavior coaching, and social work. I specialize in helping children build confidence by connecting behavior, literacy, and learning strategies—so progress feels achievable and lasting.

I believe every child can succeed when they’re taught how to learn, not just what to memorize.

To make sure each child gets the attention they deserve, spots are limited and classes fill quickly.

If you want:

• Less spelling stress

• More confidence

• Real progress you can see
  
  

👉 Join the Spelling Strategies & Games Virtual Class today.

🔗 Save your child’s spot here:
https://www.growingwithsharita.com/spellingstrategies-4f034a69

Let’s turn spelling from a struggle into a success—together 💙