Tag: education
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Whose Homework Is It, Anyway?
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my childhood, I remember being an eager learner, longing for homework that my school didn’t provide until fourth grade. I felt cheated, wishing for the academic challenges that I craved. Fast forward to my own kids, and I experienced a completely different scenario. The first instance of homework came home…
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Dad Playfully Trolls School with Common Core Math Check
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve got a kid in elementary school, chances are you’ve grappled with the perplexing world of Common Core math. Adopted by nearly all states except for a handful, this approach has drawn a mixed bag of reactions from parents. One dad, however, decided to turn his frustration into a hilarious statement…
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School’s Gendered Approach to Life Skills Education Sparks Controversy
Get Pregnant Fast In an era where equality is paramount, a recent incident at a Texas elementary school has raised eyebrows and ignited discussions about gender bias in education. A local elementary school in Frisco decided to separate fourth and fifth graders by gender for guidance counselor-led lessons, leading to a stark contrast in the…
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Letter to Parents Introduces Controversial Report Card Option for Students
Get Pregnant Fast In an unusual move that has sparked conversation online, a Yeshiva (Orthodox Jewish elementary school) in Long Island, New York, recently sent out a letter to parents that’s raising eyebrows. The correspondence offers parents the option to create a second report card featuring inflated grades for their children—essentially providing a fabricated academic…
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World’s Most Compassionate Professor Comforts Student’s Baby During Class
Get Pregnant Fast In our society, we often commend the resilience of mothers juggling education and childcare. However, resources for these women are often scarce, as many colleges lack on-campus childcare facilities. One dedicated mom faced this dilemma head-on by bringing her child to class, and the professor’s response was nothing short of remarkable. A…
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New High-Schooler? No Need to Stress — It’s All Good!
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the high school experience—filled with its own unique challenges and surprises. From social media drama involving Snapchat and Instagram selfies to the ever-present threat of cyberbullying and a whirlwind of academic pressures, the landscape of high school today can feel overwhelming. But fear not! This new era of high school is…
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Navigating Life with Our ADHD Child: A Journey of Trials and Triumphs
Get Pregnant Fast During my son’s first week of kindergarten, chaos erupted. He attempted to bolt from the classroom, resisted teachers trying to guide him indoors, and flatly ignored any requests made of him. Tantrums of epic proportions became the norm. Understandably, the school reached out, prompting urgent meetings that left us bewildered and concerned.…
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School Lockdowns: The Reality We Face
Get Pregnant Fast It was just another ordinary day. I had dashed out for a late lunch and hurried back to my desk, hoping to catch up on paperwork, eat, and maybe squeeze in a quick bathroom break before my next class of middle school students arrived. With my staff access pass in hand, the…