Tag: education
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Teacher Caught on Camera Yelling at Young Students Over Math Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident that has sparked widespread outrage, a teacher named Sarah Bennett at a Brooklyn charter school was filmed berating a first grader for an incorrect math answer. The footage, recorded secretly by a teaching assistant in 2014, recently surfaced and has drawn significant media attention. In the video, students…
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Texas A&M Coaches Attempt to Simplify Football for Women: A Misguided Effort
Get Pregnant Fast In an eyebrow-raising event, Texas A&M’s football program hosted a presentation aimed at women, which turned out to be a rather misguided attempt at engagement. The $80-per-person event, dubbed “Chalk Talk for Women,” was led by assistant coaches Mike Johnson and Tom Williams, who seemingly underestimated the intelligence of their audience. The…
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Cell Phones in Schools: A Major Impact on Our Kids’ Academic Performance
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the debate surrounding cell phone usage in schools has intensified, particularly regarding its impact on students’ grades. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the London School of Economics revealed that students attending schools with smartphone bans significantly improved their test scores—by 6 percent overall. For those who were…
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What I Learned in a 1970s Open Classroom: A Reflection on Education
Get Pregnant Fast Lake Normandy Elementary School was uniquely designed like a flower, with each petal—called pods—dedicated to different grades, each having its own color-coded carpeting. In my kindergarten pod, there were no traditional walls to separate us; instead, we had a loose structure that encouraged exploration. The idea was simple: freedom to wander and…
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What to Do When Your Child’s Teacher Doesn’t Seem to Like Them
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it can be disheartening to discover that a teacher doesn’t seem to connect with your child. I recall my own experience in the 10th grade with a teacher I’ll refer to as Mr. Johnson. He was openly biased, convinced that girls weren’t capable of grasping complex chemistry concepts. His…
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What Changed When I Stopped Pressuring My Son to Complete His Homework
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Thompson I had long been aware of the debates surrounding homework and the substantial evidence suggesting it’s often ineffective, particularly in elementary education. I’d come across numerous articles critiquing parents who complete their children’s assignments for them, but thankfully, I never found myself in that camp. (To be honest,…
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My Daughter’s Journey with Dyslexia
Get Pregnant Fast As I entered my daughter Ava’s third-grade classroom, her teacher gently placed a hand on my arm and said, “I need to discuss Ava with you.” That simple statement can send shivers down a parent’s spine. Instantly, my mind raced through a myriad of potential concerns, and let’s be honest, it rarely…
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Barbie Has Evolved: Now Featuring a Breastfeeding Doll
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that modern mothers face numerous stereotypes and stigmas surrounding breastfeeding. However, one innovative mother from Brisbane, Australia, is on a mission to change the narrative. Meet Lily Thompson, who crafts and sells breastfeeding dolls on Etsy, aiming to educate children and combat the negative perceptions that nursing moms often…