This article is outstanding. It says something about a study or a series of interviews that the author used to put this together, but this is right on. I teach at a very good school, so I have so many less issues, but I still think this is a great read.
10 things your child's teacher wants to say to you
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1009&sid=31768239#42HyBSt2yiQeTP7u.01