Tag: public schools
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7 Reasons Suburbia Isn’t as Bad as You Think
Get Pregnant Fast I grew up in a quaint farming village in Wisconsin, where life revolved around two stoplights and a tight-knit community of just 5,000 people. Everyone knew everyone, and let’s just say, sometimes it felt like too much. Eager to explore the world, I left for college in Madison, then spent years in…
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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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Senator Loses Composure During Discussion with Students on Private School Vouchers
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions surrounding education, particularly with the spotlight on private school vouchers, a Texas senator’s behavior has raised eyebrows. During an event designed for students to engage in meaningful dialogue about educational policies, Senator Jake Thompson’s reaction to the questions posed by young participants was anything but professional. On what was…
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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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Dear Educators: We Acknowledge You, We Appreciate You, And We Will Continue To Support You
Get Pregnant Fast When the announcement came that a new secretary of education was confirmed, I found myself stunned. It was hard to believe that someone with no background in public education, either as a student, parent, or educator, could hold such a pivotal role. The new secretary’s inability to guarantee protections for students with…
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Betsy DeVos Is NOT the Right Choice for Education Secretary
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit down to watch the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos on C-SPAN, I can’t help but feel a surge of frustration. I lift my cozy slipper, ready to express my discontent, and I call out to my partner in the kitchen, “This is outrageous! She’s not an educator and shows…
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Portland Approves Controversial ‘After School Satan Club’ for Elementary Students
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, Portland has approved the establishment of an “After School Satan Club” for elementary students, a decision that ironically stems from the actions of evangelical Christian groups. Yes, you read that correctly. To understand this development, we must look back at a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case…
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Let’s Discuss Sex Education
Get Pregnant Fast In the words of Salt-N-Pepa from 1991, “Let’s talk about sex,” but it seems that even decades later, the conversation remains rife with controversy. The state of sex education in public schools raises significant questions about its content, purpose, and teaching methods. From alarming incidents like a chlamydia outbreak at a Texas…
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6 Essential Insights Parents Should Have About Educators
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where headlines spotlight the occasional misdeeds of teachers, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of negativity. Stories like “Teacher Uses Personal Funds for Classroom Supplies” don’t attract the same buzz as more scandalous tales. We often overlook the dedication and unwavering commitment that educators bring to their…
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Exciting News: NYC Funds SAT for All High School Juniors Today!
Get Pregnant Fast By: Julia Thompson This morning, my partner, who teaches at a wonderfully diverse high school in Manhattan, is overseeing a room full of high school juniors taking the SAT. At first glance, this might seem routine—after all, isn’t the SAT a standard rite of passage for every high school student? But there’s…