Tag: school policies
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Girl Helps Classmate During Asthma Attack, School Overreacts
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident that has drawn significant attention, two Texas middle school students found themselves in serious trouble for an act of kindness. Seventh graders Maya Johnson and Olivia Smith were suspended for sharing an inhaler when Olivia experienced an asthma attack during gym class at Lakewood Middle School. Maya noticed…
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Should Schools Implement ‘Body Report Cards’ for Students?
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions about student health, the idea of schools sending home ‘body report cards’ has come under scrutiny. Dr. Sarah Thompson, an education policy expert from the University of California at Davis, conducted a study that compared students who were weighed at school with those who weren’t. The findings were telling:…
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When Dress Codes Go Too Far: A Discussion on Personal Expression
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to school dress codes, there’s a fine line between maintaining decorum and stifling personal expression. Take the recent story of 17-year-old Leah, who faced suspension from her school in the UK for her vibrant red hair. “I was furious at first, then I just broke down,” Leah recounted. For…
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These Fearless 7th Grade Girls Challenged Their School’s Dress Code — And Triumphed
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable display of courage and determination, a group of seventh-grade girls took a stand against their school’s dress code, ultimately achieving significant change. Unlike previous generations who were preoccupied with the latest trends in magazines like Teen Beat, today’s middle schoolers are more socially conscious, as evidenced by these inspiring…
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Teen with Curves Faces Dress Code Controversy at Prom
Get Pregnant Fast A recent incident at a Tennessee prom has sparked outrage across the nation, as a high school senior faced body shaming over her attire. Many schools enforce dress codes, but the way it was applied in this situation has left many people feeling frustrated. Last week, senior Brianna Thompson was denied entry…
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School Stamps Kids with ‘Lunch Money’ on Low Accounts: A Disturbing Practice
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident out of an elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, parents are expressing outrage over a new method used to communicate low lunch account balances to students. Recently, a mother named Lisa Martinez discovered a stamp on her son’s wrist that read “Lunch Money” when she picked him up from…
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Keep Your Sick Kids Home: A Call for Responsible Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, you won’t believe what happened in class today!” My child announces with the kind of excitement usually reserved for video games and toys. I can’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for the poor classmate who had a rough day. “What happened?” I ask, feigning interest but feeling a knot…
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Parents Question New Guidelines on Lice Controversy
Get Pregnant Fast Attention parents! The American Academy of Pediatrics has released some new recommendations suggesting that we shouldn’t be overly concerned about keeping our kids out of school when they have lice. Their reasoning? Lice don’t cause illness and aren’t easily spread between children. But let’s be real—any parent who has dealt with lice…
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Why Banning Cell Phones Can Enhance Student Performance in Schools
Get Pregnant Fast It might seem obvious, but discussions around the presence of cell phones in classrooms continue to spark debate. While some argue for the need for students to have access to their phones during school hours, especially in light of safety concerns like those seen during tragic events, the evidence suggests that banning…