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20 Insights Elementary School Teachers Wish Parents Knew
Get Pregnant Fast In light of the ongoing challenges in public education, I’ve taken some time to reflect on my experiences as an elementary school teacher over the past several years. While I’ve had the privilege of working with fantastic parents, there have been moments when I’ve had to hold back some strong reactions. As…
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What If Schools Embraced Art Galleries Instead of Prison-Like Environments?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s education landscape, the relentless focus on standardized testing often sidelines essential programs like arts education. However, a progressive network of public charter schools in New York City, known as Ascend Learning, is striving to change this narrative—one performance and artwork at a time. In an insightful piece for The Atlantic,…
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Why I No Longer Agree to Every Volunteer Request
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year winds down, I find myself counting down the days just like my sixth grader. It’s a widely acknowledged fact that parents crave summer break just as much—if not more—than their children do. I definitely need a breather. With two kids—my oldest now 11 and finishing elementary school, and…
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After a Student’s Suicide Attempt, Educator Discovers a Way to Make Each Student Feel Special
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of education, teachers play pivotal roles that extend far beyond academics. They have the unique ability to influence and shape young lives, often serving as beacons of support. This was exemplified by a devoted educator from Colorado Springs, who felt compelled to remind every one of her students of…
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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: A Reflection on a Troubling Past
Get Pregnant Fast As I stepped into the lobby of my apartment building, I was met by a neighbor who delivered unsettling news: “Your former student received the death penalty.” For a moment, I was frozen, unable to process the weight of his words. Tears welled up in my eyes, emotions swirling as I grappled…
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Substitute Teacher Ruins Holiday Spirit: ‘Santa Claus Isn’t Real’
Get Pregnant Fast A Massachusetts substitute teacher found herself in hot water after shattering the dreams of a group of second graders just days before Christmas. During story time at Colonial Park Elementary, this teacher made a startling announcement that left students in tears: “Santa Claus is just a character. There’s no such thing as…
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How Teachers Should Be Treated: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As a fiercely protective parent, I often find myself on the playground, fully engaged with my children—ready to catch them if they tumble. I taste-test their food for temperature like a concerned chef and bundle them up in so many layers during winter that they resemble marshmallows. On school days, I linger…
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7 Essential Insights from a Seasoned Educator on Raising Remarkable Humans
Get Pregnant Fast When I embarked on my teaching journey, I envisioned myself as a parent to six children. However, stepping into the chaotic reality of the educational system—witnessing the treatment of children, the flawed expectations, and the numerous ineffective educators—made me rethink my aspirations. I quickly realized that the responsibility of teaching is often…
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Teacher Forces Child to Use Right Hand, Claims Left-Handedness is ‘Evil’
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident out of Oklahoma, a teacher has taken it upon herself to enforce a rather bizarre belief that left-handedness is somehow linked to malevolence. A mother, Jessica Hartley, found herself in disbelief when her four-year-old son, Kai, came home from school insisting he could only use his right hand…
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How Schools Are Undermining Your Children’s Creativity and What You Can Do About It
A Routine Problem Get Pregnant Fast Schools often rely on routines for a variety of reasons: they facilitate standardization, simplify life for educators and administrators, and provide students with a sense of comfort and security. While these reasons are valid, we may be taking the concept of routine too far. Picture our brains on a…