Tag: education
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Dear Educator: My Hopes for This School Year
Get Pregnant Fast As summer winds down, the familiar anxiety sets in. The new school year is just around the corner, and with it comes a wave of worries. I find myself fretting about the type of teacher my children will have. Will they enjoy their classes? Will they make new friends or lose touch…
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Teacher Sends Uplifting Note to Student with Autism After Standardized Test Setback
Get Pregnant Fast In a world often criticized for its reliance on standardized testing, the challenges these assessments pose for all students—especially those with learning differences—are increasingly evident. A recent story exemplifies the importance of encouragement and understanding in education. An 11-year-old named Alex Parker faced disappointment when he didn’t pass his standardized tests. However,…
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12 Realities Every Parent of a Child with ADHD Understands
Get Pregnant Fast Before I became a parent to a child with ADHD, I had my doubts about its existence. I thought it was more about poor parenting or a quick fix for parents wanting an easy route through medication. Then my daughter, Mia, arrived—an exuberant, lively bundle of energy. She didn’t sleep soundly until…
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25 Reasons Why I Cherish Homeschooling
Get Pregnant Fast As the new school year rolls around, I can’t help but notice the flood of posts on social media about parents gearing up for the first day of school. You know the ones—adorable pictures of kids beaming with pride, clutching handmade signs that read, “First Day of Kindergarten!” There’s a tiny part…
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Special Needs Student Isolated During Performance, No One Seems Concerned
Get Pregnant Fast As the year comes to an end, many parents find themselves in school auditoriums, eagerly capturing the charm of their children’s holiday performances. Phones are held high, and the pride radiates as they watch their kids shine on stage. But what if your child isn’t up there with their classmates? This was…
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Quiz: How Do Your Science Skills Compare to Other Americans?
Get Pregnant Fast It’s hard to believe, but a staggering one in four Americans is unaware that the Earth orbits the sun. This surprising fact was revealed in the National Science Foundation’s latest biennial survey assessing the scientific knowledge of the American public. In the 2014 study, which involved over 2,200 participants, the average score…
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Everything I Learned About Parenting Came from High School
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a high school student, I enrolled in a Sociology class where we tackled two significant life events: marriage and parenting. We partnered up, planned a wedding, and created a mock ceremony complete with white gowns, veils, and cake in the school auditorium. One memorable moment was when our teacher,…
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My Daughter’s Secret Life: What I Discovered Under My Roof
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I don’t consider myself overly protective, yet I realize I’ve granted my children less freedom than I enjoyed in my own youth. I’ve often prioritized their academic achievements over real-life experiences, hoping they’d absorb lessons about the dangers of life through my stories, news articles, and school education. Did…