Tag: education reform
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Teacher’s Heartfelt Resignation: ‘I Can No Longer Justify Making Students Cry’
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move that has resonated with educators nationwide, Laura Jenkins, a public school teacher from Polk County, Florida, recently resigned from her position and shared her poignant resignation letter on social media, where it has been widely circulated. Laura’s resignation reflects a deep concern shared by many in the teaching…
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Time to Put an End to Corporal Punishment in Schools
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my early school days in a quaint little town, I can vividly recall the fear that loomed over students who found themselves in trouble. When kids were sent to the principal’s office, it was often whispered about with a mix of dread and curiosity. The questions that followed, like “Did…
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This Common Core Worksheet Is Leaving Parents Scratching Their Heads
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever looked at a math worksheet and wondered why the answers were marked as “incorrect”? A recent image of such a worksheet has gone viral, racking up over three million views in just a week, with the overwhelming reaction being pure confusion. Take the first question: 5×3 equals 15, right?…
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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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You’re Mistaken, Betsy DeVos: Schools Aren’t Businesses
Get Pregnant Fast In her recent remarks, Betsy DeVos, the Secretary of Education and a billionaire conservative benefactor, likened choosing a school for your child to selecting between Uber, Lyft, or a traditional taxi service. This comparison, however, is not just misguided; it reveals a troubling perspective on education that undermines public schools and the…
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Obama Acknowledges What We’ve All Known: Kids Are Overloaded with Tests
Get Pregnant Fast For years, parents have voiced their concerns about the overwhelming number of standardized tests imposed on our children in schools, and it seems that former President Obama has finally chimed in, reinforcing our long-held beliefs. In a recent video posted on the White House Facebook page, he advocated for capping the number…
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Public Schools: The Real Challenge Lies With Us, Not Them
Get Pregnant Fast When my family transitioned to the suburbs a few years back, we had specific priorities. Being close to extended family was a must, access to public transport was essential, and above all, we sought a neighborhood with quality public schools. After a thorough search, we found a quaint fixer-upper just three blocks…
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Principal Punishes 5-Year-Old with Paddle as Mother Looks On in Dismay
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident that has left many parents furious, a video surfaced showing a principal at a Georgia school administering corporal punishment to a five-year-old boy. This unsettling event took place at Jasper Primary School, where the principal felt it was necessary to paddle the child for what was deemed a…