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For my past two graduate courses, I have not been feeling super studious. In fact, I have been a horrible student. Always rushing to finish my homework at the last minute, I managed to scrape by in the last two courses. But it was a close call.
It's not that my classes this year haven't been...
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I was talking with a group of mothers this weekend who all have kids under six years old. They were sharing their concern with the new school standards and the lack of “play time.” I very much share that concern. What’s more important, that a Kindergartner knows how to...
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As school is now back in full swing life is back into a routine, which I highly prefer. However with that predictability comes one of the not so great parts of my children's academic life..homework. We don't have too big of an issue with it in my home but it does create occasional chaos and I...
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“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is (in my opinion) the stupidest thing you can ask a young person. Deciding what you want to do for a living/career is a huge, long undertaking that some of us adults never even figure out. So how could a six year old know? Why not just ask...
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First 5 Yolo Provides Tips on Preparing Kids for School
The first day of school is exciting, but it can be a little frightening for young kids.
“Parents can help ease their child’s first-day jitters by talking about it, how exciting it’s going to be and...
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Seriously!!! I cannot wait for this school year to be over. While I’m busting my hump (and maintaining my 4.0GPA) my son is flailing. I honestly forgot how horrible 9th grade is. The hormones, social pressure, physical growng pains, academic pressures, it’s a lot to ask of a 14-15year...
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As of today, I am officially half-way on my path towards a master's in school administration. It's hard to believe how far me and my family have come since last year, when all I was worried about was whether or not I'd have a job this year.
Now, gainfully employed and on my way to tenure, I...
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Teachers have my up most respect. I know many excellent teachers, and my son has had more good teachers than not. Nothing however can get me riled up faster than a bad teacher. There are many kinds of bad teachers… the “Sergeant” (one who just barks orders at the kids), the...
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Or in non-Dora language: We did it! My family and I made it to Spring Break. I feel a little rough around the edges, but all in all, I am excited to have a week off.
Basically, the last couple months have been a blur, which is awesome because all my activities haven't been super fun.
A...
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I’m not a religious person. I do however have a firm belief that everything happens for a reason. I’m not really sure how the two go together (or if they even do.) This all started for me with the series of coincidences that brought me my son.
A fight with a boyfriend…...
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No two kids are alike! Charter schools are public schools -- tuition free and open to all. They have more freedom to be responsive to individual students' needs, and they get great results. Sacramento has over 30 charter schools. They're all very different, offering a range grades and...
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A Free Option
Charter schools are tuition-free, open to the public, and responsive to students’ needs.
A Culture of Teamwork
California charter schools champion teamwork. Parents are treated as partners in their child’s education and often work together with teachers to...
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Here's a little "Kid Quiz" for you all.
What do you see when you look at this picture?
What happened?
Who did it?
What went on?
I'll tell you the answers tomorrow.
(Aren't I mean that way?)
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Question of the day - How do you deal with bullies and how do you discuss it with your kids?
My daughter is in kindergarten this year and it is fabulous. We love her teachers, her school, and her class. My husband and I and Natalie are very happy with our luck!
But, there is a little girl...
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I am attempting to do the un-thinkable this Fall. I’m working part time, working for myself, PLUS taking three ECE classes. (One on-line and two in Davis.) I happen to have the same teacher for my two face-to-face classes and I adore her. She’s funny, interesting, kind, thought...
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