Education Week in Review: May 26 – June 1

Wow! It is so hard to believe that May is gone! Time seems to go by quicker and quicker each year. I have been the education blogger here at Families.com for almost five months now. I am very thankful for my viewers and appreciate all of your thoughts and comments. In case you missed a blog this week, check below for reviews. Saturday, May 26 Concerns of Public Education: Q = Questionable Conduct One of the hardest parts of your child growing up is having to leave him or her in the hands of others at school. It can be … Continue reading

Education Week in Review: April 28 – May 4

I hope that you have enjoyed this week in education here at Families.com. Summer break is just around the corner and I am very excited! Check back each week for educational activities to complete with your child this summer! Saturday, April 28 Concerns of Public Education: A = Attitude Teachers often do not get the recognition and credit that they deserve. In my community, teachers are not held in high regards such as doctors or lawyers. The attitude toward the importance of teachers needs to improve. Sunday, April 29 Perks of Public Education: B = Beginning Teaching is a wonderful … Continue reading

What Can Be Done to Encourage Tolerance?

“Tolerance” has become a buzz word in recent years in regards to children and diversity. But, as parents, there are every day things we can do to help our children learn to be more tolerant people and incorporate tolerance into their very characters. Learning to tolerate and appreciate people who are different than us is important and necessary in this modern, global world. There are natural, developmental stages that children go through where they are just not inclined to appreciate anything or anyone that seems different. The mid-elementary-school years, and again during the middle-school years are prime times when differences … Continue reading