Tag: teacher appreciation
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A Year-End Apology to Educators
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Educators, As the school year draws to a close, we feel it’s important to extend our sincerest apologies on behalf of all parents. Whatever unfolds in these final weeks should not be taken to heart. Honestly, it’s not you; it’s us. We promise. At the start of the academic year, we…
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What I Want to Convey to My Son’s Sixth Grade Teachers This Teacher Appreciation Week
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, sending my eldest child to middle school last fall felt like stepping into the unknown. I get it—plenty of kids navigate sixth grade every single year, and here I am, acting like it’s the end of the world. But since my son’s arrival, I’ve had this gnawing apprehension about…
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How Middle School Educators Resemble Superheroes
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, sending my eldest child off to middle school was one of the most overwhelming experiences I’ve faced. Sure, children navigate sixth grade every year, and perhaps I’m being overly dramatic, but the anticipation was daunting. Since his birth, I harbored a quiet dread about this transitional phase. Who among…
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Teachers Are Overwhelmed and Deserve a Well-Deserved Raise
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner, Alex, decided to pursue a career as a high school English teacher, he was fully aware of the challenges ahead. Coming from a family of educators, he understood the demands that come with the profession. He thought teaching would be an outlet for his passion for learning and empowering…
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Students Receive Heartfelt Message from Teacher: More Than Just Test Scores
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching moment in Texas, a student returned home with a remarkable note from her teacher just before the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams for math and reading. This wasn’t a typical reminder to hit the books; rather, it was a profound reminder that students are much…
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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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The Heartwarming Reunion of Adults and Their Influential Teachers
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: a group of adults, thinking they’re simply sharing their thoughts in an interview about influential teachers, only to experience a powerful surprise. We all have that one teacher who left an indelible mark on our lives, right? For me, it was a fifth-grade music instructor who instilled in me the…
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An Honest Take on the Volunteer Committees at Your Child’s School
Get Pregnant Fast When you step into the role of a volunteer at your child’s school, it’s essential to know what you’re really signing up for. Having been down this road myself, I can tell you that volunteering can be a mixed bag of joy and chaos. Here’s a realistic look at what to expect…
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What I Would Have Liked to Say to My Son’s Fifth-Grade Teacher at His Graduation
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year comes to a close, I’ve been bombarded with questions from friends wondering if I’m feeling sad about my son’s graduation from fifth grade. My answer has been a resounding “No!” I’m ready to embrace summer—envisioning lazy mornings in pajamas and banishing lunch boxes to the back of the…