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AAP: School Suspensions and Expulsions May do More Harm Than Good

By Leonora Desar On February 26, 2013 Comments ()

In their new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics argued against zero tolerance policies and recommended that student suspension or expulsion be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Boy Attends School Via Robot

By Kimberly Horner On February 15, 2013 Comments ()

A New York 7-year-old with severe allergies is able to experience school for the first time with the help of a robot and a wireless video connection.

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Study: Walking to School Helps Kids Concentrate

By Sasha Emmons On February 14, 2013 Comments ()

Do you drive your kids to school, even when they could walk? Giving them a ride could actually be putting them at a disadvantage in the classroom, according to a new study out of Denmark.

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Schools Rethink Attendance Awards

By Caroline Hallemann On February 13, 2013 Comments ()

A perfect attendance record has long been a prize-worthy feat, but this year’s severe outbreaks of both the norovirus and the flu have school administrators rethinking award policies.

Study: Boys’ Misbehavior in Class Linked to Lower Grades

By Leonora Desar On February 11, 2013 Comments ()

Is your son earning poor grades even though he’s a great test-taker? A new study says that it may be his behavior that’s responsible.

New Healthier Rules for School Snacks Proposed

By Leonora Desar On February 4, 2013 Comments ()

A new law might have schools saying goodbye to sugary drinks and fatty snacks.

New Healthier Rules for School Snacks Proposed

Teachers Boycott Mandated Standardized Tests

By Melissa Taylor On January 15, 2013 Comments ()

Two schools in Seattle are boycotting district’s mandated standardized tests.

(Power to the teachers.) 

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Parents of Preschoolers – Read This

By Melissa Taylor On January 10, 2013 Comments ()

If you have a child going into Kindergarten next fall, not only are you’re busy picking out a school, you're probably wondering if he or she is ready.

I've been there. When my oldest daughter was four, she was mostly ready to go but . . . as it turns out, I hadn't taught her left from right or to tie her shoe!

How the heck are you supposed to know these things? 

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Meet the 2012 Mom Congress New York Delegate

By Parenting.com On January 9, 2013 Comments ()

Mom-of-two Julie Bergin is the PTA President at her daughter’s Elementary School and the the Legislative Representative of her son’s Middle School. Find out about her secret indulgence, what she thinks is most rewarding about parenthood, she thinks about education in her state and more!

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Do Video Games Cause Violent Behaviors?

By Melissa Taylor On January 8, 2013 Comments ()

Is there any truth to the claim that violent video games produce violent real life behaviors?

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