Tag: community engagement
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Schools Without Janitors: Kids Taking Charge of Cleanliness
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising twist on traditional education, some schools are turning to their students to handle cleaning duties instead of relying on janitorial staff. This approach isn’t just about cutting costs; it’s about teaching kids responsibility and pride in their environment. A notable example is the Greenfield Learning Institute in Phoenix, Oregon.…
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Why I No Longer Agree to Every Volunteer Request
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year winds down, I find myself counting down the days just like my sixth grader. It’s a widely acknowledged fact that parents crave summer break just as much—if not more—than their children do. I definitely need a breather. With two kids—my oldest now 11 and finishing elementary school, and…
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Gaslighting: Understanding Its Impact and Why It Matters
Get Pregnant Fast In the classic film Gaslight from 1944, the iconic actress Ingrid Bergman portrays a woman whose husband attempts to manipulate her into believing she is losing her mind. Spoiler alert: she’s perfectly sane. Her husband’s behavior, however, is a clear example of emotional abuse. The term “gaslighting” has resurfaced in our discussions,…