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Friday, November 12, 2010 - 22:55
by Heather Jack
I frequently hear from parents who are frustrated during the holiday season because of the emphasis on shopping, parties, and materialism. But it’s also a great time to teach our children (and remind ourselves!) what the holiday season is all about. We created this webinar in order to give all of you some much needed ideas and inspiration when you may need it the most. Read Full Post
Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 22:01
by Heather Jack
I just returned from the Mom Congress Read.Connect.Grow! event sponsored by Target in New York City. I really enjoyed hearing all of the speakers – Greg Schumann, Teresa Williams, Rachel Fishman Feddersen, Beth McGuire, Kim Davenport, Lily Eskelsen, Brian Floca, and Matthew Van Fleet. And early literacy is definitely a cause that we can all stand behind. Read Full Post
Monday, September 27, 2010 - 21:56
by Heather Jack
I’m so excited about Education Nation, being hosted by NBC this week! Mom Congress representatives – Gwen Samuel from CT and Karyn White from NJ – who will be represented tomorrow live on MSNBC. If you’re feeling inspired by Education Nation, here are a few easy volunteer projects which will help improve education within your own school. Read Full Post
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 21:34
by Heather Jack
Beginning this school year, tens of thousands of schools will unite to combat hunger in their communities with local food drives and hunger awareness efforts. A new nonprofit, Schools Serve, is providing tools,know-how and resources for those drives and will be tracking and celebrating the combined achievements of participating schools across the country. Read Full Post
Monday, July 26, 2010 - 20:56
by Heather Jack
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted last week to join 27 other states who just adopted the "Common Core Standards" - national education standards in English and Math. Read Full Post
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 22:05
by Heather Jack
This week, I attended the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. The comments from Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will serve as inspiration to everyone making a difference in the lives of children. Read Full Post
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