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.
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?
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!
Should concealed weapons should be permitted in schools? Should we allow armed security officers in the schools?
Ever since the horrible massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary, gun control has provoked most of us to take a stand, especially when it involves guns in schools.
Mother-of-two Anne Gibson is a high school teacher and department chairperson who practices law pro bono. Find out her favorite family activity, her secret indulgence, what she thinks about education in her state and more!
'My heart is broken' I read over and over again. Teachers across the country feel not fear, but a deep sadness.
But their sadness is filled with resolve and determination to keep children safe, to help every single child who might be struggling, and to continue creating an environment of happiness and learning. To show support and solidarity for the Sandy Hook community, most teacher-bloggers went offline on Monday.