Tag: school policies
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Let’s Discuss Dress Codes: An Important Conversation
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all seen the headlines. They flood our news feeds daily. Recently, the focus was on prom attire, but as summer approaches, the discussion shifts to shorts, dresses, and sleeveless tops—always with a spotlight on the girls. In the United States, we often express solidarity with women facing oppressive dress codes, particularly…
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A Dad’s Take on the Dress Code Dilemma: Covering Up a Five-Year-Old’s Shoulders
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that school dress codes often lean toward the sexist side. A quick glance at any school’s dress code will typically reveal extensive guidelines for girls and only a brief mention of what’s deemed acceptable for boys. But is it really necessary to cover the shoulders of a five-year-old who…
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When Is It Acceptable to Pull Kids from School for Family Vacations?
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, navigating the decision to take your children out of school for family vacations can be daunting. Recently, a father named Mike Thompson made headlines when he shared his thoughts after taking his kids out of school to attend the Boston Marathon, where he was running. He described the importance…
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When Dress Codes Go Too Far: A Discussion on Personal Expression
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to school dress codes, there’s a fine line between maintaining decorum and stifling personal expression. Take the recent story of 17-year-old Leah, who faced suspension from her school in the UK for her vibrant red hair. “I was furious at first, then I just broke down,” Leah recounted. For…
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Parents Question New Guidelines on Lice Controversy
Get Pregnant Fast Attention parents! The American Academy of Pediatrics has released some new recommendations suggesting that we shouldn’t be overly concerned about keeping our kids out of school when they have lice. Their reasoning? Lice don’t cause illness and aren’t easily spread between children. But let’s be real—any parent who has dealt with lice…
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Why Banning Cell Phones Can Enhance Student Performance in Schools
Get Pregnant Fast It might seem obvious, but discussions around the presence of cell phones in classrooms continue to spark debate. While some argue for the need for students to have access to their phones during school hours, especially in light of safety concerns like those seen during tragic events, the evidence suggests that banning…
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Cell Phones in Schools: A Major Impact on Our Kids’ Academic Performance
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the debate surrounding cell phone usage in schools has intensified, particularly regarding its impact on students’ grades. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the London School of Economics revealed that students attending schools with smartphone bans significantly improved their test scores—by 6 percent overall. For those who were…
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Dress Code Critiques: The Unnecessary Focus on Graduating Senior Girls’ Attire
Get Pregnant Fast Another week, another instance of a dress code that serves to shame and objectify young women. It’s disheartening to see how such policies undermine the confidence of our youth. Recently, Biglerville High School in Pennsylvania issued a dress code for their end-of-year awards ceremony that raised eyebrows across the board. The guidelines…
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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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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…