Tag: student well-being
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Your Kids Are Likely Not Heading to the Ivy League. And That’s Okay!
Get Pregnant Fast Scrolling through my Facebook feed can be disheartening. Posts speculating that recent tragedies among teens are due to mental health issues, overbearing parenting, or academic pressure leave me frustrated. We simply do not know the causes. No family from the recent cluster of suicides has definitively shared what led to such devastating…
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Teacher Assigns the Most Fun Homework Before Standardized Tests
Get Pregnant Fast The mere mention of a weekend homework assignment can send shivers down a child’s spine. Yet, one teacher has garnered international praise for her ingenious approach to easing the pre-test jitters. Mrs. Jenkins, a dedicated educator at Maplewood Primary School near London, has crafted a homework list that many are calling the…
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I Checked In with My Students About the Election, and They’re Feeling Anxious Too
Get Pregnant Fast I must confess that I’ve been somewhat preoccupied and a bit insensitive in various aspects of my life since the election. Overwhelmed by the constant stream of distressing news—civil rights at risk, threats to national security, environmental concerns, and a compromised free press—I neglected one of my top priorities: the emotional health…
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Dear Educator: My Hopes for This School Year
Get Pregnant Fast As summer winds down, the familiar anxiety sets in. The new school year is just around the corner, and with it comes a wave of worries. I find myself fretting about the type of teacher my children will have. Will they enjoy their classes? Will they make new friends or lose touch…
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Elementary School Prohibits Tag During Recess
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising move, Gold Ridge Elementary School in California has decided to ban the beloved game of tag during recess, leaving many parents scratching their heads. The decision, communicated through a note from Principal Michael Stanton, comes as a response to recent incidents of rough play among students. “Physical contact games…
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Teacher Reveals Photo of the ‘Invisible Safety Net’ for Her Hungry Students
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where millions of children face food insecurity, the dedication of teachers often shines through in unexpected ways. A teacher from Oregon recently took to social media to share a poignant image of the food pantry she maintains in her high school classroom, aimed at ensuring her students never have…
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These Elementary Schools Increased Recess Time and Experienced Remarkable Benefits
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, a growing number of schools in Texas have discovered that increasing recess time can lead to impressive results. While many states limit recess to just 20 minutes a day, some don’t even provide that minimal break, prompting parents to advocate for more outdoor playtime for their children. Despite a…
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School Swaps Out Detention for Meditation, and Students are Flourishing
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable shift away from traditional disciplinary methods, a school in Baltimore has replaced detention with a meditation initiative that’s proving beneficial for its students. The Robert W. Coleman School has implemented a meditation program designed to empower young minds and foster emotional resilience. One has to wonder, did detention ever…