On Jan. 26, CNN reported on new legislation being proposed in Florida that would allow teachers to assess parents on the level of their involvement in their children's academic career. The full text of the bill appears here. The parental advocacy group ParentRights.org is circulating a petition to kill the bill. ...
Okay so I’ll admit I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life and I still cannot stand freezing cold. Mind you I do get the kids outside for a bit as long as it’s not too bad to play. However if I can avoid being outside for a long period of ...
With the first day of school just around the corner for both my children and for me (I'm finishing my master's thesis at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, and substitute teaching to pay for it), I've been mentally preparing for the rat race ahead. One book that I've found particularly insightful ...
Is your child frequently a target for older or stronger children in the neighborhood? Do you just want to be sure that your children know how to protect themselves, in case something happens at school? Giving your child the skills he needs to stand up for himself is an important ...
Do you have a "summer reading plan" for your child yet? Creating opportunities for your child to practice the skills he or she has acquired during the previous school years prevents learning loss. Keep the learning sessions fun and frequent -- and, when possible, to join in the fun yourself. Here ...
Clague Middle School held its Differing Abilities Day on Wednesday where students were given the opportunity to see what it's like to live with a variety of disabilities. Photos by Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
Washtenaw County school officials reacted with shock and anger to news that Gov. Jennifer Granholm was cutting an additional $127 per pupil from the money the state gives to districts. The move piles onto a series of cuts in recent days to the aid the state gives schools, which is ...
Almost as soon as the last University of Michigan tailgaters pull out of Pioneer High School’s parking lot at the end of football season next month, earthmoving equipment will be moving in. That's when work will begin on installing underground tanks to help clean up storm water that eventually ends ...
Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com AnnArbor.com's partner news site MLive.com is on a quest to find the best barbecue in ......
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