Tag: Texas schools
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Parents Demand Accountability After Teacher Paddles 5-Year-Old Without Consent
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident from Texas, parents are outraged after learning that their 5-year-old son was paddled by his teacher as punishment for misbehavior—without their consent. It’s hard to believe that in 40% of Texas school districts, such corporal punishment can still be administered with parental permission. Seriously, Texas? Jasmine Parker shared…
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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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The Force Is Weak in This Star Wars-Disapproving Texas Dress Code
Get Pregnant Fast School dress codes can often leave parents and students scratching their heads. What exactly qualifies as “appropriate” attire can seem quite arbitrary. How tight is too tight? Why is a shirt deemed acceptable on one student but not on another? And which teacher will have a problem with which pants? Navigating these…