Tag: education
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Betsy DeVos Is NOT the Right Choice for Education Secretary
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit down to watch the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos on C-SPAN, I can’t help but feel a surge of frustration. I lift my cozy slipper, ready to express my discontent, and I call out to my partner in the kitchen, “This is outrageous! She’s not an educator and shows…
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5 Valuable Lessons from Home Schooling
Get Pregnant Fast Home schooling wasn’t always our path. My children, aged 13 and 10, spent their formative years in public schools until we made the significant decision to transition to home schooling in January this year. After extensive research, heartfelt discussions, and a few tears, my partner and I determined that this change would…
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How a Year in the Middle East Prepared My Son for Middle School
Get Pregnant Fast There he is, my son, standing confidently on his first day of middle school, eagerly awaiting the bus at the end of our picturesque Vermont lane on a beautiful autumn morning. His smile radiates confidence; it’s as if he’s about to take on the world. There’s not a hint of apprehension on…
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Another School Implements No Homework Policy: Parents Are Making a Difference
Get Pregnant Fast In Park Slope, Brooklyn, a bold movement is underway at P.S. 118 as educators and parents unite to eliminate traditional homework in favor of play-based learning. Instead of the usual stack of worksheets, children are encouraged to engage in activities that promote creativity and exploration, such as cooking with family members or…
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A Landmark Victory: Supreme Court Affirms Higher Educational Standards for Students with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast In a pivotal ruling on March 17, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the necessity for elevated educational standards for students with disabilities, marking one of the most significant education cases in recent history. The case, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, centered on the extent of educational benefits that public schools…
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A Call to My Fellow Americans Advocating for the Defunding of Planned Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, while driving to a friend’s house for a sunny day out, I passed by the Planned Parenthood clinic in my city. On both sides of the street stood individuals waving signs and chanting slogans. One side was occupied by “pro-life” advocates condemning anyone who dared to enter for…
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School Sends Home Heartfelt Letter Emphasizing Self-Worth Beyond Test Scores
Get Pregnant Fast In a commendable move, a primary school in Northern Ireland has taken a refreshing stance on education by sending home a letter that emphasizes the importance of self-worth beyond mere test scores. Harmony Hill Primary School, located in Lisburn, recently distributed entrance exam scores to its students, but included a powerful message…
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Why I Don’t Censor Music for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When I was ten, I stumbled upon a conversation between my aunt and my mother in my aunt’s cozy New England kitchen. Their expressions were a mix of disbelief and disappointment as they sipped their black coffee. I couldn’t help but eavesdrop as they critiqued a pop icon of the time: “She’s…
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Why I Embrace “New Math” and My Kids Do Too
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve never been what one would call a math whiz. Admitting this may not align with the popular growth mindset philosophy, but it’s the truth. I grew up during the ’70s and ’80s when education was more about being inherently good or bad at subjects, and I certainly fell…