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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A school board in Neenah, Wisconsin has forbidden birthday sweets on the school premises. If you can come up with a sweetless party and sugar-free party favors, then you are allowed to celebrate your child’s birthday at school. Otherwise, go elsewhere. This is the school board’s latest measure against childhood obesity as reported at LiveScience.
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Tags: birthdays, parties, school, sweets
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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:
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Tags: Education, school, student mother
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With a new school year starting soon (or already started in some places), a new batch of young children are getting ready to go to school for the first time. Although there is excitement on behalf of the child) at the prospect of being one of the “big kids”, and for the new clothes [...]
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Okay, so you’re probably sleep-deprived and feeling a little overwhelmed already, but if you have recently joined the ranks of stay-at-home moms or dads then you may want to consider that this may be the ideal time to finish up that degree you’ve always wanted. You don’t have to take on a full load [...]
Tags: college with baby, online degree, school
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