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Going Back to School?
Asked by R.A. from Grand Rapids
on February 19, 2007
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I am currently a SAHM. My boyfriend is off work indefefinatly. I have to go back out and work. However, I also want to go to college for Child Development. However, my...
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- Going back to school would be the best for you and your kids. If your boyfriend is not going to support you in this do you have family that can help you out? I would s...
- R., Schools have daycare. If he's not supportive of you, then YOU have to be supportive of you. School is such a wonderful gift to yourself and to your children...
- Hi R., It sounds like you're in a tough spot financially right now. I think that if you're willing to make the sacrifices to work and go to school you should. I'm...
Question for All High School or Middle School Teachers!
Asked by R.W. from Salt Lake City
on August 25, 2010
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I have a question for any of you who teach middle or high school (or if you know someone who does). How hard was it to get a job? How many jobs did you have to apply...
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- It really depends on where you are. I have no idea about Utah, but we've had teacher layoffs in some metro counties here, while others have been hiring. Science and Ma...
- This is a tough time to enter into the education field, but there are always people who retire, teachers becoming moms, and folks who find teaching is not their cup of...
- I have good news and bad news. The good news is that he has no experience so he will be 'cheap'. This may be attractive to some districts since hiring someone with...
Thinking About Going Back to School
Asked by R.K. from Boston
on August 23, 2011
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So I'm seriously considering going back to school. I've been a stay at home mom for a few years now and was going to go back to work per diem as a cna next year when m...
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- I have gone back to school - I have so far, had to miss one lecture and one exam - I emailed my prof, and he gave me a make up test, no problem. You can make up most ...
- You'd better go! I was a stay at home mom when i started with two small kids, and I felt like I needed more, something else outside of the house that I could be proud...
- Please just do it! I'm applying now to colleges because I'm going back to school as well. I'm just doing it because I believe that things will work out because I hav...
How Do You Have Time for Homework After School?
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on October 3, 2011
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My daughter J. turned 5 on 9/3 and is in K and I'm J. wndering how you have time for homework. By the time I get her at aftercare its 6pm then dinner then bathe, book...
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- Maybe you need to get a little more organize. Make a menu a week advance, so know what's for dinner, maybe freeze a couple of them on the weekend to eat during the we...
- Well, our afterschool program does do some homework so we have to J. check it when we get home. But, we try to do extra work with our son. It has to be really hard o...
- Try cooking for the week on your day off so all you have to do is heat it up.
Going Back to School
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on December 23, 2009
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I have decided to go back to school and get a Masters degree along with a teaching cert. I need some advice. Is it best to Just take one class at a time or is it do-ab...
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- I think it all depends on how the classes are scheduled and what your limit is. I got pregnant my first semester while getting my bachelor's and after I had my son as...
- I went back second time to get a paralegal certificate with two children in middle school and highschool age. I was ready to lose it with two classes and dropped one. ...
- I just did that this semester myself. My husband is also in school, and my daughter is challenging. I took 14 credit hours of science classes. If my husband were not i...
54 School District
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on June 10, 2009
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Hi, I consider relocating to 54 school district but got very mixed messages on it. What do you think of its teachers, students and curriculum? Waht school are your chi...
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- We are in the elementary school level and have been very pleased with the quality of teachers and friendly community. Scores, etc. vary by school. It is a very big...
- Both of my children attended in Dist. 54 and we loved the school. I do have to say that school's strength (and weaknesses) do vary within the district. Thinking ahea...
- I love the schools. I moved from Dist 88 to 54 before my oldest even started kindergarten and I have had nothing but good experiences and she just graduated 8th grade...
Looking into All Options for School
Asked by H.P. from San Francisco
on February 9, 2010
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For any moms out there thy hbe choosen home schooling. My fifth grader is really struggling in her class. She us not getting the help that she needs in her classroom...
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- If the problem is only one subject and she is enjoying school otherwise, I would start by talking with her teacher. See what help she can get in the classroom. Then...
- I have done private, public and homeschool at different times with my kids. Homeschool is BY FAR the best option if you are in a position to do so. There is much bet...
- I don't know how you truly feel about home schooling, but if you're looking for another alternative, try Kumon for additional help. My grandson went there and it real...
How Do You Evauluate a Private School's Academic Performance?
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on June 24, 2009
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Does anyone know how to evaluate a private school's academic performance? With the public school system, you can look online at their Accountability Report and compare...
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- From:Kim TDate:Thu. Jun. 25, 2009 Just remember that a private school has options on who is enrolled and stays at their school. Public schools do not have that choice...
- My kids attend a private school, and I didn't do this, but I know parents who have requested academic reports on the school and the school provided it. Also ask them ...
- Here is a link for you, per private schools in your area: http://www.greatschools.net/california/corona/private/schools/ http://www.localschooldirectory.com/city-s...
My Child Refuses to Do School Work.
Asked by T.W. from Colorado Springs
on January 18, 2011
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My son is 14 and he won't do anything related to school work. He loves school. He is very social. But he fails every class. I have taken everything away from him and...
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- Is he a freshman in high school? That can be a really, really tough year for kids. He may be finding it difficult and doesn't really know what to do other than thro...
- It sounds like there is something going on emotionally or mentally. I think you need to get him to a therapist pronto. It could be nothing, but it could be depression....
- Let him choose his path.... let him fail. BUT let him know that since he won't be working towards his future, you won't be helping him either! Nothing besides meals.....
What Is a Blue Ribbon School ??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on May 8, 2008
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I am wondering what does it mean to be a blue ribbon school... ?? Is blue ribbon status an important factor in picking a school?? Should blue ribbon status count more ...
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- There are many factors to consider when slececting a school. I sons school is very high achieving and also just won the blue ribbon award last year. The best thing t...
- Blue Ribbon School are schools of academic excellence as evaluated by the state. A lot of times you will find the cirriculum in blue ribbon schools to be higher than n...
- My kids go to a blue ribbon school. As the previous writer explained it is based on how well they fit the no child left behind status. However it is based on last ...
