Tag: education
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10 Essential Back to School Supplies That Money Can’t Buy
Get Pregnant Fast It’s that time of year again—back to school season. As an educator with over a decade of experience, I still feel a twinge of anxiety as the summer winds down. The preparations can feel overwhelming, and I often get asked by parents about the essential supplies their children will need. Many dread…
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A Note to My Child’s Kindergarten Teacher
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Educator, Though we haven’t met yet, our paths will cross soon, and I wanted to take a moment to reach out. I must confess upfront that I might be one of those parents who tends to check in a bit too often, perhaps even bordering on overprotective. My background may give…
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New Website Offers Insight into the Dyslexia Experience
Get Pregnant Fast A groundbreaking website has emerged, enabling users to gain a firsthand understanding of what it’s like to live with dyslexia. This innovative platform recreates the reading challenges faced by individuals with this learning disability, allowing visitors to experience the frustration of trying to focus while letters seem to dance on the page.…
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Is Abandoning Traditional Letter Grades a Positive Shift?
Get Pregnant Fast In Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, one school has made the bold choice to replace letter grades with a color-coded system. Under this new approach, students earn a green when they have mastered a skill, yellow if they are on track but not fully proficient, and red if they are just beginning or struggling.…
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Mom Finds a Creative Way to Convey Her Concerns About Betsy DeVos to Her Senator
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move, a mother of three took to an unconventional method to express her dissatisfaction regarding Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education. After repeatedly trying to reach her senator, David Reynolds (R-Utah), to voice her concerns, 38-year-old Lisa Thompson decided to think outside the box. For weeks,…
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Our Children Are Our Tomorrow: Steps We Can Take Today for a Brighter Future
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I’ve noticed my pre-teen son feeling overwhelmed. One morning, he hugged me tightly and asked, “Mom, what’s going to happen next?” After a heartfelt conversation, it became clear to me that his worries extended beyond just the new president-elect. He senses the division in our society. He’s aware that many are…
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Beyoncé Takes the Stage at Fundraiser for Blue Ivy’s School, Sparking Major PTA Envy
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine you’re organizing a fundraiser for your child’s school. The PTA has arranged for a clown, a bouncy house, and a snow cone machine with a plethora of flavors. That’s cute, but it pales in comparison to the extravagant fundraiser hosted at Blue Ivy Carter’s school, where the incomparable Beyoncé performed in…
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Teacher Faces Criticism for Assigning Work Amid LA Terror Threat
Get Pregnant Fast In the face of adversity, some educators choose to maintain a sense of normalcy. One such teacher, Laura Jenkins, made headlines recently for insisting her high school students complete their final exam during a terror threat that led to the closure of schools across Los Angeles. Jenkins, a dedicated English teacher, believed…