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Parents, how do you deal with weather related school closings?
Parents, how do you deal with weather related school closings?As the latest snows blast portions of the U.S, I was curious as to how you handle school closings, especially if both parents work. Any tips or advice to the audience would be welcome.
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What is the real deal with Charter Schools?
What is the real deal with Charter Schools?I live in one of the few states that do not yet have Charter Schools. I am really interested in learning about the real benefits or drawbacks from people who have experienced them first hand. Do you or anyone you know have kids who attend a Charter School?
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If you could change 3-5 things about America's public education system, what wou
If you could change 3-5 things about America's public education system, what would they be and why?
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Should high schoolers be able to choose core classes based on a choice of future
Should high schoolers be able to choose core classes based on a choice of future career?Sophomores and upper classmen only though... they already have prep-classes that you can choose, but is that enough. Kids with 4.0's through high school bust their butts on learning useless information (like why...
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The Abysmal State Of Our Educational System
Our educational system is in deep of some deep repair. Our children are only receiving the rudiments of reading, math, writing, and reasoning skills. Children are graduating high school and are nearly functional illiterates. As a developed country, our education...
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How do we lift our schools up into excellence?
It seems that while schools struggle to maintain a positive image, so many people find it far too easy criticize the schools for their failings. Some of the criticism is constructive and helpful and propels the school systems forward toward a positive change but for the most part, the...