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Education Week in Review: May 26 – June 1

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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 →

Concerns of Public Education: L = Lice

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Today’s concern of public education is also a health and living condition concern. Today’s letter l is the concern of lice. Each year most public schools have a bout of lice outbreak. For us it usually begins in the fall close to the time of the arrival of the county fair. It then continues through the beginning of winter. These times are more prominent for lice because of the massive amount of children together at the fair and the cold weather causing coats, hats, and scarves to be hung together in the room. Lice bugs are much more commonly found … Continue reading →

Thinking About Going Back To School?

Your economic situation doesn’t have to stay where it is. As a single parent you may qualify for various grants that can help you get a certificate or degree and create a better life for you and your kids. This will also give you some time for yourself, so it’s like killing two birds with one stone. It’s hard enough being a single parent and working a full time job—whether you work from home or at a typical nine to five job. Top this off with taking care of the bills, the kids, the house, and it doesn’t leave much … Continue reading →

Occupational Therapy: Overview

Occupational therapy is similar in some ways to physical therapy, and different in others. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, occupational therapy “enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent—or live better with—illness, injury or disability.” (From the AOTA website.) Occupational therapy can help patients develop or regain the fine-motor skills that allow us to do everyday tasks like tying shoes, writing, and using utensils. Other goals of occupational therapy may be improving basic reasoning skills or compensating for a permanent loss of function. Who needs occupational therapy? Patients … Continue reading →

Just When Could Youth Learn About Adoption and Life?

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In a recent blog, I suggested that students be prepared for practical life—learning about parenting and adoption, community resources such as basic and emergency medical care, food and financial assistance, etc. (I do not think becoming aware of programs such as food stamps and WIC makes people who could work more likely to depend on these programs. Indeed, in my experience many people who rely on these programs are working, sometimes full-time, in lower-paying jobs–such as child care or social services, I might add!) I will say here that I do completely sympathize with the lament that schools are asked … Continue reading →

Waiver of Fees

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In some previous articles it has been discussed that the public school system provides students with opportunities for free and reduced lunch. Through this program, children can eat breakfast or lunch in the school cafeteria for a reduced charge or for free of charge. There are certain income requirements that families must meet to sign up for this program. When a child is enrolled and accepted in the free and reduced lunch program, the family can also apply for other reduced or free opportunities. We typically call this a “waiver of fees”. These fees include supplies, school functions, and field … Continue reading →

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: My Bulletin Board

I’ve picked up a new responsibility at the cats only boarding facility — I am now in charge of the monthly bulletin board. The job comes with a large (and I mean overflowing) box of assorted cat calendars, cat pictures from catalogues and magazines, a rainbow of colored paper, and more. I offered to take on the bulletin board a few weeks ago, so I’ve had a chance to plan a bit. One thing I wanted to focus on was educational materials. There are lots of things we do at the boarding facility that our clients might not understand — … Continue reading →

Why Early Interventions?

Student performance, test scores, and overall academic success have been a focus and a concern for teachers and school administration for years. Groups of children, individuals, and teachers have been tracked for some time now. Also, for some time now students who are struggling have receive a type of intervention such as one on one help or tutoring. However, what is different in today’s schools is the level and age at which students are being targeted. Until recently, teachers and schools tended to focus mainly on the children who were taking the test (which usually begins at about third grade). … Continue reading →