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Loading...Asking most kids to pick up a book during July or August is like asking them to clean their room or eat their Brussels sprouts. Fortunately, there’s a simple solution to the quandary of summer reading lists: Stock them with titles that are fun and challenging and encourage kids to look beyond a book’s covers. […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...It’s a disturbing reality that some gunmen, criminals and sexual predators have been able to slip into U.S. schools. Consequently, parents, as well as school and community leaders, are demanding action to prevent further tragic results. Schools, in concert with police and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, are focusing on communication as one of […]
(1 votes, average: 1.00 out of 5)Loading...When building schools, some school boards are beginning to use a new concept called the “Kids First Approach.” This idea focuses on creating schools that are safe and provide a healthy environment so the students can focus on learning. Such school construction projects are designed with fire safety, building security, maintenance, durability, energy efficiency and […]
(2 votes, average: 1.50 out of 5)Loading...School uniforms are the cause for much debate these days with some people claiming that all schools should adopt them and others claiming that school uniforms are going to be the ruin of civilization as we know it. People tend to feel strongly on the subject of school uniforms, that is a fact and it […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...For most teens, going back to school means sharing classrooms and a building with many other students. Unfortunately some learners have to deal with inappropriate behavior such as teasing. Teasing is the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule. It is hurtful and potentially dangerous. Judy S. Freedman’s book “Easing the Teasing” […]
(2 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5)Loading...The No Child Left Behind Act is a landmark education reform law that is already improving academic performance across the land. One of its chief aims is to close the troubling achievement gap that separates many disadvantaged, disabled and minority students from their peers. To do this, it measures student performance and focuses extra resources […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...While your child’s school may have been spared from any headline-catching, violent incidents, chances are that less dramatic acts of hostility, such as bullying and harassment, occur there every day. Most schools have programs to prevent violence and help keep students safe. But safety precautions shouldn’t stop there. As a parent, you also can take […]
(1 votes, average: 1.00 out of 5)Loading...I would say the education department is celebrating with the injection of 380 million smackers received from the government to help fund schools with the new healthy eating diet plan. Hallelujah and about time too, hallelujah my foot let us do our sums. If we break down this grand total between them all you will […]
(1 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)Loading...The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 mandates that high schools have a local wellness policy and program in place by July 1, 2006, to promote more healthful food choices by students. However, a recent study of 271 public high schools by Penn State researchers, published in the February issue of the “Journal […]
(1 votes, average: 1.00 out of 5)Loading...Many children are being subjected to indoor air quality problems in their schools. Oftentimes, these problems can be attributed to the materials used in constructing the schools, many of which provide a food source for mold. Even with the best building design, moisture likely will be present in all schools at some point, so the […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Unlike many American cities, Portland has distinct neighborhoods, each with a unique vibe. The Hawthorne is eclectic and lighthearted. North Portland has become the stomping grounds for funky artists. And the Pearl is sophisticated and posh. The emerald of the Southwest, Lake Oswego, has its own distinct characteristics. Located eight miles south of Portland, Lake […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Kendall is a suburban area situated in the Miami Dade County of Florida and is politically unincorporated. It has been distinguished as a census designated place by the United States Census Bureau. As is common to all census designated places or CDPs, Kendall also lacks a separate municipal Government but is apparently nothing dissimilar to […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...When we first considered moving to Florida, our first thought was to look for a new home in Pinellas County or Hillsborough County. After all, Pinellas County is close to all those great Gulf beaches, not to mention Clearwater and St. Petersburg. Hillsborough County had the city of Tampa. There were lots of good schools […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Every 4 years, the alumni board of the high school where Mrs. Jenson came from elects a batch of officers. Having worked in civic projects in the past, the members voted this woman to be its president. The school had a heritage of winning the all state cheerleading computation for as long as anyone can […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...With winter now here, schools should start to plan ahead for the better weather of the New Year. A new playground can really put spring in the step of children at any school. Regrettably, many schools would like to purchase new playground equipment but are unable to generate the necessary funds. Many schools would like […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...A successful golf career requires a good education, plenty of proven experience, or both. In this respect, the golf industry is just like any other industry. Choosing a good golf school might not seem as easy as it is to identify a good four-year college, because there are fewer word-of-mouth reviews about them. Here are […]
(1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)Loading...If you live in the Southwest United States and are an avid golfer, you are in luck. Arizona is known for its golf courses and golf academies. Arizona golf schools are fun, educational and great exercise for both children and adults. They provide a unique learning experience using modern and interesting curriculum. Students will not […]
(1 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)Loading...Turning something we love into a career can be a very satisfying goal to achieve in our lives. Using your natural talents and penchants for certain abilities, skills or hobbies is an excellent decision to find yourself a great employment opportunity that you’ll surely love for years to come. Golf is one of the biggest […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that more and more people nowadays are starting to realize that there’s more to bass fishing than what they can see on TV shows during the weekends. And to me that’s definitely good news. At least now they’re being exposed to more of what is […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Many martial arts schools around the world promote a philosophy of self-improvement as well as an expected standard of technical skill. When you think about it, it is the philosophy rather than the technical skill that should influence every practitioner’s daily life. The martial arts philosophy, or at least the traditional karate philosophy, is called […]