7Yr Old Son Changing Sides?????

He is only 7. He might be embarrased or maybe he is getting picked on because mommy has stepped in. Tell him you love him every day and hopefully your husband is saying things like "Do not speak to your mother that way!"
About the school, call the principal, set up a meeting and tell him/her that you will be contacting the superintendants' office about all these issues. You can have the teacher present when you speak to the principal or not.
Document everything. Every note, every phone call, every time he comes home angry, upset , happy.
In NC they are not tested until the end of 2nd grade. If your child truly needs to be in a higher level class then use the words least restrictive environment. In 1st grade he is being stifled and cannot reach his full potential because the environment for all first graders is not conducive for his learning.
If he is immature or unorganized consider what you will be setting him up for in later years.
Since you are going back to Texas have all his schoolwork documented. THey may or may not let you skip him next year. THey may want to watch him for a year. That is OK, only if the teacher is willing to give him challenging schoolwork and not just more busy work.
YOu are your son's only real advocate. Be loud, be proud and let them know you are not to be messed with when it comes to his education.
By the way, in our family the "No Child Left Behind Act" is known as the "No Child Gets Ahead Act". Schools are not very willing to just move a gifted child, nor are they all that happpy to deal with the mommies.
Good Luck

I agree with Denise about him possibly being embarassed that you called the school, but really there wasn't any other option, so he will get over that. If you and your husband aren't seeing eye to eye on some things then maybe he feels like he has to take a side and it's boys against girls. The only way to know is to just sit down and talk to him about it.

I also agree with J.L. that it might be a good idea to consider homeschooling. I have a son who is alot like yours. He is super duper smart and in the 3rd grade all the counselor had to say to me was that he marches to his own drummer. They wouldn't even consider having him tested for the gifted program. He was resentful and frustrated and it has caused us problems with school for him ever since and he is a senior this year. If I knew then what I know now about homeschooling I would homeschool all five of my children. I just feel bad he missed his chance.

You might look into it because she's right, there are a TON of homeschooling resources out there in Texas. There a million ways to do it, so instead of having to do it the schools way, he can learn in his own way and at his own pace.

You should sit down with him and ask him why he's not talking to you anymore. Ask him if you've angered him or upset him in some way. Make sure he understands that he won't get in trouble for whatever he says. With boys this age it could be a number of things. It could be simple -that he feels it's no longer cool to be super-close with Mama, or he could be so miserable with his school situation that he's just kind of sulled up and angry in general, and you get the brunt of it.

Given your other post, there's a REALLY big chance that he's very upset and affected by what's going on at home and all of the changes already happening (this is a wonderful change -but he's always known you as a rather large person, and it could be freaking him out that his mother is changing A LOT -both in looks and demeanor -even though it's good!) and the changes possibly on the horizon. Particularly if he's unusually bright, he has probably picked up on and figured out things that would shock you! Combined with a bad school situation, he's probably just an unhappy boy right now. Reassure him that NO MATTER WHAT (and this will take a firm committment from you and your husband), you two will NOT use him as a pawn in your fights or a custody battle. You are both there for him and you will continue to love him and try to get him into a better situation.

OH -it would be a good idea if you and your husband seek counseling or if only you do to find someone he could see a bit. It won't hurt him to talk to a professional about the many changes going on in his life right now.

Well, if he was older, what would you do? I would sit him down and ask him. It's probably because he feels that you talking to the teacher got him into trouble and that it's your fault he's getting messed with at school......Now, that's not true, but he might feel that way.
It might be that he feels the tension between you and your husband as well.......so you might want to think about that.........Let him be honest and open with you.......I would try talking to him by yourself......if that doesn't work, try you and your husband.........
Are you sure your husband isn't saying anything to him about you? I know from your other post, you two are having issues......and if your husband thinks that you might take him away, he might be trying to get Logan to want to be with him instead.......just something to think about.
Take care and good luck.

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I also recently moved here from Texas. I have not been hearing good things about the Milwaukee Public School District at all. My daughter doesn't start school until next September, but I have already decided to enroll her in private school. Is that an option for you? If not, I agree that you need to go to the principal and if that doesn't work, go higher. I wonder if your son's teacher hasn't acted out towards him in some way because you approached her? She might have said something to him and that's why he is upset with you. I hope everything works out for you. Good luck.