Tag: parental involvement
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Can We Please Stop Blaming Parents for Everything?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it seems like we can hardly go an hour without coming across yet another viral social media post or article pointing fingers at parents for all that’s wrong in society. We’re often scrutinized for allowing our kids to use tablets at restaurants or for being overly involved in their…
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This School in Costa Rica Sets the Standard for Education—More Like It Are Needed!
Get Pregnant Fast In the United States, summer signifies a break from blackboards, teachers, and homework for many children. However, at Casa Sulà in Costa Rica, this is the essence of everyday schooling. Founded just over a year ago, Casa Sulà is a private educational institution inspired by the Centro Experimental Pestalozzi in Ecuador. The…
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Teachers: 5 Effective Strategies to Foster Positive Relationships with Parents of Special Needs Students
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, my phone rang just as my children were returning from school. For those unfamiliar with the concept of a “home phone,” it’s that device tethered to the wall, incapable of sending hashtags. Typically, I continue what I’m doing when it rings, unless I’m feeling particularly mischievous toward the telemarketer…
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Helicopter Parenting Persists Through College Years: A Modern Dilemma
Get Pregnant Fast We find ourselves once again confronted with the alarming trend of helicopter parenting, but this time, the focus shifts from anxious elementary school mothers to overbearing parents of college students. The phenomenon has escalated, with parents taking their overprotectiveness to new heights, hovering over young adults as they navigate their college experiences.…
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An Educator’s Innovative ‘Reading Log’ with One Simple Rule — Just READ
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I have a complicated relationship with reading logs. I genuinely enjoy reading, but tracking it? Not so much. Oftentimes, these logs transform the joy of reading into a tedious task filled with stress and guesswork. Who really wants to jot down the time spent reading when they’re lost in…
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Honor Student Excluded from Graduation Due to Dress Code Dispute
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident at Crestview High School in Harrisburg, North Carolina, a senior honor student has been barred from graduating after a confrontation related to her choice of clothing. Emily, an exemplary student with a 4.4 GPA, wore a green off-the-shoulder top to school last week when she was approached by…