Sonia Sotomayer is one of the most remarkable Supreme Court nominees in history. If her nomination is approved by Senate, she’ll be the first Hispanic to serve on the Supreme Court, and only the third woman.
She was born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, and was raised in the Bronx. Her father died when [...]
Tags: Barack Obama, Education, mothering, sonia sotomayor, supreme court
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Some people would probably think that Suri Cruise is the luckiest girl in the world. In her short life (she turns 3 on April 18), Daddy Tom Cruise and Mommy Katie Holmes have reportedly spent a million dollars for her education. This includes private tutors to teach her Spanish and French, instructors for ballet, tap, [...]
Tags: celebrity, celebrity parents, Education, Katie Holmes, lessons, million dollar education, Suri Cruise, Tom Cruise
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On Tuesday, it was Family Literacy Day in Canada. I took my daughter to an Early Years Centre to participate in a Family Literacy Day program where they read and acted out a number of stories, rhymes and songs. We both had a great time. So did my 4 month old baby!
We [...]
Tags: activity, Education, language, literacy, preschooler
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As Amy Carter walked through the doors of Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School, the media had a heyday. But most of the country?s top politicians ever since have opted instead for private schools. So a lot of people this week are urging the Obamas to make the PC decision and send their two daughters, Sasha and [...]
Tags: charter, Education, homeschool, hybrid, obama, politician, private, public, school, school choice
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I’m going to school right now to pursue another degree. I’m one of those whom statistics cite as changing their field of career at least once within their lifetime. With that comes a lot of sacrifice, juggling of schedules, and many other unique stressors that accompany being a “student mom”.
5 Things I Hate:
Having [...]
Tags: Education, school, student mother
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