Recent Education Blog | Issues in Education PostsA Dangerous Trend in Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Talesby Dale Harcombe26 Oct 2009 01:45 PMNursery Rhymes and fairy tales help teach children about the world. That's the view of many experts including June Factor who has spent many years researching childhood and school playground rhymes and writing children's books. Should Schools Ban Cookies?by Michele Cheplic08 Oct 2009 01:06 PMGone are the days of celebrating your kid's birthday in school with cupcakes and cookies. At least at my daughter's school. Last month, administrators at my kid's private school put the kibosh on birthday baked goods and candy. President Obama Angers School Kidsby Michele Cheplic30 Sep 2009 08:11 AMI suppose I would be irate too if was a school-hating 10-year-old who just learned that the President of the United States was trying to institute a law that would essentially eliminate summer vacation. Forget about three months of free time to swim and snooze in the sun. Cutting Cursive Out of the Curriculumby Michele Cheplic02 Sep 2009 10:39 PMWhen was the last time your third grader presented you with a handwritten note that featured curved and fancy looped cursive letters? If the closest thing you have are typed letters from your youngster featuring Freestyle Script or Magneto font, you aren't alone. Schools and Swine Fluby Michele Cheplic08 Aug 2009 08:18 AMThe first day of school is right around the corner for most American school children, and while parents are stocking up on pencils, glue and notebooks, the government is concentrating on potential swine flu outbreaks. Unique Back-to-School Buysby Michele Cheplic20 Jul 2009 08:55 PMBulletproof backpacks and "Slow Down" signs may not be on your child's school supply list, but you might consider investing in them anyway once you read the rest of this blog. BULLETPROOF BACKPACK Forget about having your child make a fashion statement with his backpack. How Much Do You Help With Homework?by Michele Cheplic16 Jun 2009 05:21 AMSchool's out for the summer, which means kids are getting a break from mountains of homework. New School Rule: No Hugging Allowedby Michele Cheplic02 Jun 2009 03:32 PMConnecticut is a gorgeous state with numerous noteworthy attractions. However, if I lived in the Milford school district, I'd be the mother of an expelled student. Common Items that May Be Outlawed at Schoolby Mary Ann Romans27 Dec 2008 03:44 PMIn the first week of second grade, my son was reprimanded by his teacher. It was not for talking or for not completing his work. It was for giving a gift to the teacher, one that was greatly appreciated by his teacher in first grade. Student Get Arrested for Passing Gas and Other Weird School Newsby Mary Ann Romans29 Nov 2008 07:38 PMThe Associated Press is reporting that earlier this week, one student in Florida was arrested for a very interesting crime. Recent Blog Comments GoldenRaysOfSun says... "It sounds great and I agree with many points made here." |
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