Tag: parental involvement
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Let’s Discuss Dress Codes: An Important Conversation
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all seen the headlines. They flood our news feeds daily. Recently, the focus was on prom attire, but as summer approaches, the discussion shifts to shorts, dresses, and sleeveless tops—always with a spotlight on the girls. In the United States, we often express solidarity with women facing oppressive dress codes, particularly…
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Teen Humiliated by Principal Over Dress Code Violation
Get Pregnant Fast In a deeply troubling incident, a high school senior named Emma Johnson was pulled from her classroom and subjected to a humiliating dress code check by school administrators. Emma, a student at Riverbend High School, felt embarrassed and demeaned by the way her alleged dress code violation was addressed. As reported by…
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If You Nag Your Teen, Will She Become a More Successful Adult?
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the teenage years can be challenging, especially when it comes to expectations and motivation. A thought-provoking article once stated, “Nagging your daughter about her homework might not be her favorite thing, but it could pay off in the long run.” Intrigued, I delved deeper into the findings of a study from…
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Texas School Implements Controversial Policy Banning Parents from Walking Kids Home
Get Pregnant Fast In a move that has sparked outrage among parents, a Texas school principal has enacted a policy that prohibits parents from walking their children home after school. At Bear Branch Elementary, the principal, Dr. Emily Carter, declared the previous pick-up process “unsafe” and introduced major changes that have left many families frustrated.…
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Who Am I to Critique That Parent?
Get Pregnant Fast We all harbor our little secrets and confessions, don’t we? Let me share one of mine. Every Sunday morning, my partner and I take our twin toddlers to a music class. We’ve been doing this for a year, yet I vividly recall my initial hesitation during that first session. The class emphasizes…
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Elementary School Carnival Excludes Underprivileged Students, Leaving Them Heartbroken
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, at PS 120 in Queens, New York, a troubling scene unfolded as over 100 students found themselves confined to a dimly-lit auditorium while their classmates reveled in an exciting end-of-year carnival just outside. The event, held during school hours, required a $10 admission fee, effectively barring those whose parents couldn’t afford…
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Hey Schools, We Need to Have a Chat
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, that invigorating scent of a new school year! It symbolizes fresh starts, new opportunities, and those rare hours when no one is clamoring for our attention. I cherish the summer months with my three kids, but let’s be honest—it sometimes feels like a three-month-long party, and now I’m waking up to…
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What Parents Can Do to Protect Public Education Following Betsy DeVos’s Confirmation
Get Pregnant Fast The appointment of Betsy DeVos as the U.S. Secretary of Education has sparked unprecedented outrage among parents, educators, and advocates alike. Never before had a nominee faced such a fierce backlash, resulting in a tidal wave of phone calls, letters, and social media posts directed at senators. As a former teacher and,…
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Moms Battle for Recess Legislation as Senator Dismisses Their Efforts
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine a scenario where your children attend a public school that offers no recess at all. What steps would you take? For a group of dedicated mothers in Florida, known as the Recess Advocates, the answer was to launch a petition that eventually led to the introduction of a bill. These mothers…