Tag: school policy
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Elementary School Prohibits Tag During Recess
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising move, Gold Ridge Elementary School in California has decided to ban the beloved game of tag during recess, leaving many parents scratching their heads. The decision, communicated through a note from Principal Michael Stanton, comes as a response to recent incidents of rough play among students. “Physical contact games…
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No More Homework for My Grade-Schooler: Why I’m Opting Out
Get Pregnant Fast Research indicates that homework offers little to no advantages for young children, so why are we insisting they complete it? As a parent of elementary-aged kids, I’ve made a clear decision: they won’t be doing homework. The reason is simple: schooling is compulsory, but homework for little ones isn’t mandatory. After spending…
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Kids Suspended for Kool-Aid Mix: A Misguided Response to ‘Drug Policy’ Violations
Get Pregnant Fast In an eyebrow-raising incident from South Carolina, nine elementary school students found themselves suspended for bringing Kool-Aid mixed with sugar to school. Dubbed “happy crack” by the school, this sugary concoction was deemed a violation of the school’s drug policy. Yes, you read that right—a harmless mix of colored sugar and flavoring…