By Amy Abbott of amyabbottwrites.com I’m guilty of waxing nostalgic about autumn—the smell of campfires, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the sound of the high school band practicing in the distance. Our son graduated from high school 10 years ago, so we’ve had an empty nest for a decade. But there are some situations I […]
Education
School Paints Misogynistic Quote Above Lockers Because Apparently It’s 1905
Oh, America. I guess we shouldn’t really be surprised anymore. I mean, if in 2016 we can elect a racist egomaniac who brags about sexually assaulting women and whose administration attempts to turn back the clock on women’s rights, then stories like this make sense. Sadly. But that doesn’t make them any less despicable. I […]
Kindergarten Readiness for Adults
By Kaylen Wade of Ginger Fox Stylings Well, it’s happened. My daughter’s going into kindergarten. But to be honest, I’m having a hard time believing it. How can she be ready for kindergarten? For that matter, how is it even possible that I have a kindergartener? The preschool sent us home with a handy little […]
A Back-to-School Letter from a Teacher to Parents
Dear Parents, It’s back to school time, which means if your kids haven’t already traded in their swimsuits for Trapper Keepers (those are still a thing, right?), they will soon. We know what you’ve been dealing with this past summer. Believe us, we know. And there are just a few things this teacher would like […]
15 Funny and Relatable Tweets About Back-to-School Shopping
It’s that time of year, parents! The countdown is on. For some of you, it’s a matter of a couple weeks. For me, we still have a month to go, but IT’S THE LAST MONTH. The kids are going back to school! Have I enjoyed my mommy-moments with them this summer? Of course. I mean, […]
This Is Why Target’s Teacher Discount Sale Misses the Bullseye
If you haven’t heard, Target is holding a teacher discount sale from July 15 through July 21, offering verified educators a 15% discount on school supplies, according to a post on their website. At first glance, this announcement seems great. I mean, teachers are constantly struggling to furnish their classrooms, so who wouldn’t be excited […]
Mourners Fulfill Teacher’s Dying Wish to Bring Backpacks Full of Supplies to Funeral
Tammy Layne Waddell, 58, had one wish before she died of cancer on June 9 at the young age of 58: that mourners bring backpacks full of supplies to her funeral instead of flowers. Waddell — who, according to her obituary, taught elementary school in Forsyth County, Georgia and was the 2003 Forsyth County Schools Elementary […]
Proposed Curriculum Removes Gay Rights, Roe v. Wade, Climate Change, and “Core Democratic Values”
State of Michigan proposed social studies standards for grades K-12, written by conservative lawmakers, removes mention of gay rights, Roe v. Wade, and climate change while also eliminating the term “core democratic values,” which they argue implies left-leaning partisanship, and downplaying the work of the NAACP from the state-mandated curriculum. According to Bridge Magazine, the […]