by Sarah Green | Aug 26, 2016 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
It may seem strange to some people to imagine kids getting homework in second grade, but thanks to changes in teaching theories and the introduction of Common Core educational standards, younger and younger children have been getting reading, writing, social studies...
by Sarah Green | Oct 14, 2015 | Parent Issues
You want your child’s school to be perfect. It’s understandable. That’s your child going there, spending hours a day away from you in that institution, their future being shaped there day by day. And you’re a good parent; you want to do all you...
by Sarah Green | May 12, 2014 | Parent Issues, Student Issues
Packing a lunch for your kids can be difficult – especially if you want to pack something healthy that they will actually it. Before you get mad at your kids for not eating the veggies you sent them, remember that eating healthy starts at home. Set a good example by...
by Sarah Green | Feb 14, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
When you think back to high school, middle school, or elementary school, how do you remember the classroom being set up? Many of us would agree that the predominant classroom design consisted of either rows or small pods of front-facing desks or tables. There was a...
by Sarah Green | Feb 10, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
President Obama is getting closer to his goal of providing technology access for 99 percent of U.S. students. Private-sector companies like Apple, AT&T, and Microsoft have committed more than $750 million in the ConnectEd initiative. It’s aimed to connect more...
