Tag: education
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Summer is Here: Let’s Take a Moment to Recognize the Incredible Work of Teachers
Get Pregnant Fast As summer approaches and my kids prepare to wrap up their school year, I find myself grappling with the chaos that is about to ensue. Just last week, I succumbed to the allure of fidget spinners; now, their incessant whirling fills my evenings with a constant buzz. With only a couple of…
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Navigating Middle School: A Journey with My Autistic Son
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jenna Thompson Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 Originally Published: Feb. 7, 2018 Colorfully painted lockers line the hallways, yet they evoke a sense of panic and anxiety within me as a protective mother. My own middle school experience was filled with joy—collecting stuffed animals, perfecting my hair for school pictures, and folding…
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How One Teacher Ignited a Mental Health Awareness Initiative in Schools
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, mental health and behavioral disorders impact a significant number of children. According to the CDC, 1 in 7 children aged 2 to 8 has been diagnosed with a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder (MBDD). This statistic only accounts for those who have received formal diagnoses. MBDDs are particularly prevalent…
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Why I, a Former Educator, Hesitate to Enroll My Children in Public Schools
Get Pregnant Fast As my eldest child approaches kindergarten in a little over a year, I find myself overwhelmed with anxiety. This shouldn’t be such a struggle, especially for someone like me—a former kindergarten teacher. Yet, the thought of sending my child to public school fills me with dread. The current state of our educational…
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Teacher Invites 20 Students to Her Wedding, Creating Unforgettable Memories
Get Pregnant Fast Teachers truly are everyday heroes. They dedicate their lives to nurturing and educating our children, often going above and beyond with long hours and modest pay. But one Indiana teacher took this dedication to the next level by including her entire class of kindergarten and first-grade students in her wedding ceremony. On…
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Madge Confronts the Use of the Term ‘Vagina’ with Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent episode of “Madge Talks,” our quirky host Madge dives into the often uncomfortable conversation surrounding the correct anatomical terms for our kids’ body parts. While calling a child’s vulva or vagina a “front bum” might seem innocuous, it may not be the best approach after all. Children often find…
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Yearbook Page Featuring Racist Symbols Approved by Administrators: A Disturbing Oversight
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking turn of events, an eighth-grade yearbook page at Computech Middle School in Fresno, California, was filled with racist symbols and somehow went unnoticed by school officials before printing. According to reports, the page, created by students who were unaware of the symbols’ meanings, included the Ku Klux Klan-associated “Blood…
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School District Mandates Reporting of Sexually Active Minors to Authorities
Get Pregnant Fast An unusual policy has put an Oregon school district in a challenging position. Due to state law, individuals under the age of 18 cannot legally consent to sexual activity, categorizing all such interactions involving minors as sexual abuse. As a result, educators and staff within the Salem-Keizer school district, which serves over…