The signs that say when she's ready, and when to hold back
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By Christina Vercelletto On April 26, 2013 Comments (0)
Three easy ways to raise money for your kid's school during the summer months.
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By Leonora Desar On February 26, 2013 Comments (0)
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.
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By Leonora Desar On February 11, 2013 Comments (0)
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.
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By Melissa Taylor On January 15, 2013 Comments (0)Two schools in Seattle are boycotting district’s mandated standardized tests.
(Power to the teachers.)
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By Melissa Taylor On January 10, 2013 Comments (0)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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By Parenting.com On January 9, 2013 Comments (0)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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By Melissa Taylor On January 8, 2013 Comments (0)Is there any truth to the claim that violent video games produce violent real life behaviors?
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By Melissa Taylor On January 3, 2013 Comments (0)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.
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By Parenting.com On January 2, 2013 Comments (0)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!
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By Melissa Taylor On December 20, 2012 Comments (0)'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.
