Tag: education reform
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Inspiring Elementary Students Take a Stand for School Safety
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable display of activism, two fifth-grade students at an elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, organized a powerful walkout that is sure to inspire hope for the future. Over 60 students participated, led by 11-year-olds Lily Carter and Noah Thompson, as part of the National Walkout Day. This demonstration aimed to…
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Mom’s Emotional Appeal About Standardized Testing Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the landscape of public education has shifted dramatically. Gone are the days filled with enriching field trips, extended lesson plans, and leisurely study periods. Instead, students are now inundated with a relentless barrage of tests. This has led to heightened stress levels for students, teachers, and parents alike. Among…
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Cynthia Newton Declares Candidacy for Governor of New York
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant political announcement, actress and activist Cynthia Newton revealed her intention to run for Governor of New York. Fans of the popular series “City Tales” will likely recognize her as the sharp-witted lawyer, Miranda Hall. On Monday, she took to social media to share her campaign launch, stating, “I love…
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It’s Time for Schools to Adopt Later Start Times
Get Pregnant Fast Like many households across the nation, mornings in my family can be rather hectic. Between packing lunches and locating missing shoes, it’s a race against time, and everyone seems to be in a less-than-cheerful mood. Luckily, our school day doesn’t kick off until 9 a.m., which spares us from early morning chaos…
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Denver-Area School District Adopts 4-Day Week: Will Others Follow Suit?
Get Pregnant Fast As the new academic year approaches, the 27J school district in the Denver area is officially transitioning to a four-day school week, sparking discussions about whether this trend will gain traction among other districts. With this change, Colorado students can look forward to three-day weekends throughout the year, creating a wave of…
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High School Stress: A Call for Change
Get Pregnant Fast A year ago, I navigated one of the most exasperating experiences of my life — the college application process for my oldest child. If you haven’t had the joy of completing countless forms, recommendation letters, scholarship applications, and the dreaded FAFSA, get ready. And if you’ve got a teenager, you’ve likely been…
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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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Betsy DeVos Advocates for Greater Rights for Accused College Offenders
Get Pregnant Fast In a controversial move, Betsy DeVos, the Secretary of Education, has proposed sweeping changes to Title IX policies regarding sexual assault on college campuses. This decision raises concerns that it will undermine protections for victims and shift focus towards the rights of the accused. In a speech at George Mason University, DeVos…