Tag: school policies
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Hey Schools, The 1950s Want Their Dress Codes Back
Get Pregnant Fast The world is evolving, and it seems that many schools are still stuck in a time warp. Nowadays, it’s more common to appreciate someone’s unique tattoos or eclectic hairstyles than to criticize them. However, educational institutions around the globe continue to enforce dress codes reminiscent of the 1950s. A recent incident involving…
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Keep Your Sick Kids Home – It’s a Matter of Public Health
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have a heart-to-heart about a serious issue that affects all of us: keeping sick kids at home. The other day, my child, Alex*, came home bubbling with excitement, “Mom, you won’t believe what happened in class today! Billy threw up!” His eyes sparkled with the same enthusiasm normally reserved for the…
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School District Bans Tag to Safeguard Kids’ Emotional Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising move, a school district in Washington has decided to prohibit children from playing tag during recess. This decision has sparked frustration among parents who are concerned about their kids missing out on physical activity and the absurdity of banning such an innocent game. While the intentions behind the rule…
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Teen Faces Assault Charge After Throwing Baby Carrot at Teacher
Get Pregnant Fast In a rather peculiar incident at Lincoln Middle School in Virginia, a 14-year-old student named Maya Johnson may find herself facing serious legal consequences after tossing a baby carrot at her former teacher, resulting in a potential assault and battery charge. The incident, which occurred in the school hallway, led to Maya…
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Mom Advocates for Daily Recess for Her Kindergartner
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move, Florida mom Sarah Thompson is fighting for her kindergartner, Jake, to receive daily recess. Currently, the five-year-old only enjoys a break once a week—Fridays. This raises a critical question: What are we doing to our children? Not long ago, the local school district began reducing daily recess in…
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A Message to Those Who Dismiss Nut Allergies
Get Pregnant Fast When discussions arise about banning nuts from schools or classrooms, it’s astonishing to witness how some individuals transform into belligerent and unsympathetic critics. The audacity of adults suggesting I should “keep my child at home” due to her severe allergies, or labeling my advocacy as self-righteousness makes my blood boil. I feel…
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The Force Is Weak in This Star Wars-Disapproving Texas Dress Code
Get Pregnant Fast School dress codes can often leave parents and students scratching their heads. What exactly qualifies as “appropriate” attire can seem quite arbitrary. How tight is too tight? Why is a shirt deemed acceptable on one student but not on another? And which teacher will have a problem with which pants? Navigating these…
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It’s Time to Abolish Dress Codes for Girls
Get Pregnant Fast Once again, we find ourselves discussing the topic of dress codes, particularly those targeting girls. Recently, a high school in Connecticut decided to enforce a requirement that girls must get their prom dresses pre-approved—a rule announced just a week before the big event. This last-minute decision leaves many students and their families…