Tag: education
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Everything That Could Go Wrong on My Daughter’s First Day of Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter, Mia, gears up for her first day of kindergarten, I can’t help but ruminate on all the potential pitfalls that might await her. The thought that she might encounter that one mean girl from her preschool who could easily make her feel small and unworthy sends shivers down my…
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Our Kids Struggle to Differentiate Between Real and Fake News—And That’s a Concern
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study highlights a troubling trend: children and young adults, from middle school through college, are having difficulty distinguishing between legitimate news and fabricated stories. This issue raises significant concerns, especially in today’s media landscape. An article on NPR discusses this alarming finding, which stems from research conducted at Stanford University’s…
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Child’s Unique Take on Math Problem Sparks Laughter and Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions surrounding Common Core education, many parents have voiced their frustrations over the necessity of explaining how one arrives at a particular answer. This has raised the question: isn’t it enough to simply provide the correct solution? Take, for instance, a simple math problem given to young Tyler: “If Ben…
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If Your Teen Forgets Something at Home… Tough Love is Key
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move, administrators at a high school in Florida have taken a stand against the increasing trend of parents rushing to drop off forgotten items for their children. Lakeview High School has now adopted a strict no-drop-off policy. Tough luck for the kids! “Attention students and parents,” a sign in…
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9th Grader Creates Clock for Class, Ends Up in Handcuffs
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident in Texas, a ninth-grade student named Amir Khan brought a homemade clock to school, excited to showcase his engineering skills to his teacher. Unfortunately, Amir’s enthusiasm was met with suspicion due to his background. Instead of being recognized as a budding inventor, he was perceived as a threat.…
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A Letter to My Daughter as You Approach College
Get Pregnant Fast As you stand on the threshold of college, it’s common to hear people say that these years will be the best of your life. It’s a narrative we’ve shared for generations, but honestly, I wonder if adults conveniently forget the challenges of college, much like they do the struggles of childbirth. Remember,…
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Is Standardized Testing Really Worth the Stress?
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who has always had a relatively relaxed approach to tests, I find myself pondering: is the stress of standardized testing truly justified? I have fond memories of taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills back in elementary school, but times have changed dramatically. Standardized assessments are now omnipresent, infiltrating our…
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5 Valuable Lessons Southern Girls Inherit From Their Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in the South comes with a unique set of traditions and wisdom passed down from mothers to daughters. Here are five essential lessons that Southern girls learn from their moms that shape their lives and character. 1. The Importance of Hospitality One of the first lessons Southern girls learn is…