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Obamas Plan for Longer School Days
Sep 30, 2009 ... i just read an article that president Obama wants to even out the field of school hours that American children have with other countries He ...
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- I couldn't agree w/ the previous poster more. I am lucky enough to stay home but I feel for the parents that don't that have to worry about babysitters and daycares f...
- you are brave to open this can of worms! LOL longer school days would be very beneficial.. the school districts keep cutting programs.. Class times are shortened and ...
- I agree with him wholeheartedly. 5-6 hours of school a day is nothing. What's wrong with 8-10 hours of school? It will leave less time for gangs, drinking, sex, hangin...
Seeking a Quality Preschool in the Mannheim Germany Area& Homeschooling Advice
I have to decide now whether to put my 5 year old in the American or German school next year. The one thing I don't like about the German school here is I ...
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- Hello K., Let me first say welcome to Mamasource. It's a wonderful site. I've enjoyed it very much so far. Back to the point. I too am stay at home Mom w/ 2 wonderful...
- Hi K.! Sounds like we have a lot in common; I am from Columbia, SC and we are currently stationed in Kaiserslautern Germany. Unfortunately,we have run into the same pr...
- You are not the first I've heard complain about the lack of structure/teaching of beginning skills at the CDC for almost school-age children. I would complain to ICE ...
Private, Montessori, or Waldorf?
Any one can say they are Montessori however they must be accredited by The American Montessori Society check it out first and make sure. Public school as ...
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- Waldorf education and Montessori although created by two different people both had the same idea in mind. Creating independent thinking, creative, self sufficient chil...
- Each child is different. I have had good and bad experiences. The bottom line is a safe and pleasant learning environment, FIRST, then the style. Always talk to others...
- Montessori and Waldorf are very different. I am a former public school teacher, with many friends who teach in both of those methods. Both are wonderful! Montessori...
Living in a Foreign Country
He went to American schools wherever he lived. His only regret is that he never really learned another language. Other than that he would recommend that ...
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- I think your family would be fine. I was over there myself for a short time, although I was only 22. I was so surprised how many children speak English over there and ...
- M., Life in a new country will definitely be a challenge for a while but what a fantastic experience! My parents took my brother and I to France for a year when I was...
- Dear M., Good Grief !! Then learn to read the signs, for heaven's sake. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the world and its people. Your childr...
Thinking About Adoption, but I Need Some Help!
It is very difficult to adopt a child that is native American. ... mandating removing Native American children from their homes, placed in "Indian Schools", ...
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- I would encourage you to research different adoption agencies. You can find a listing of the licensed child placing agencies on htt://meadowlark.creighton.edu/naaa. ...
- Hi there, I was a foster parent to 2 little Native girls with intention to adopt but their mother ended up getting better and was able to take them back. From m...
- As an adoptee, I think its wonderful that you are wanting to provide a home for a child. There are so many children out there who need homes. However, as a Nativ...
New to Area, Need Play Dates for My Children (10 & 6)
and we seem to get along in our schools, scout troops, .... We are African American also. I am sorry to here what your son had to experiance. ...
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- HI L., My daughter is under a year old, so we're a bit out of the playdate loop, but I wanted to respond to your post. Moving to any new area can be tough for kid...
- Hello L. B My name is A. Byrams and I live in the Crofton area also in fact I have been living there for 7 years. We are African American also. I am sorry to here...
- I am so sorry to hear about your experience! It broke my heart reading your message. I can't believe people would be so cruel in this day and age! I'm caucasian and ...
Seeking Preschool for 2 1/2 Year Old in Carrollton/Plano/Lewisville Area
We also had a good experience with American Montessori Campus located near ... We just decided this past year to change schools and this is the school that ...
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- I agree about looking into the classes Ms. Jill offer's through the carrollton rec. department. my kids have taken several of her classes and she is wonderful. you c...
- Have you looked at Teddy Bear Junction in Plano? The school has been in existence since 1985. TBJ has the best child to teacher ratio around. In the 2's classes there ...
- All my kids have attended Lewisville Christian School and it is fabulous! I really cannot recommend it highly enough. I also have heard alot of good things about Rea...
Thinking of Home Schooling
But all the recent violence in schools scares me and I also find religion a .... American children are some of the least intelligent in the world with low ...
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- Hi K., Firstly, congratulations on the pregnancy!!! I have a 1yr old boy and my husband and I decided he will be put into private school or homeschooled. I was ...
- Hi K., I am a SAHM of 4 boys and will start to school them in the summer (my husband was home schooled and has a bad taste because of his particular situation ~ his...
- I think to homeschool is wonderful and almost necessary today! There are PLENTY of homeschool groups PLUS "other" sources of the activities you have mentioned. I homes...
School Is Asking for My Child's Race
I will have to discuss with the school the appropriate answer (I am unsure of my heritage and my husband is half Native American). ...
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- FYI - my workplace has their employees fill out the form also for statistical purposes. If the employee chooses not to fill it out, the HR person has to choose one fo...
- The No Child Left Behind Act requires schools get a breakdown, by race (among other things) of the test scores in a school. I would suggest calling your child's schoo...
- My daughters school did too, it is a new policy of the DoE... My husband just told me a great idea that i wished i did! He said to ALWAYS mark OTHER and beside that ...
Is Montessori Worth the Hassle?
I taught at a Montessori school for 11 years at the toddler level. .... association of colleges and schools · education foundation · american standard parts ...
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- I taught at a Montessori school for 11 years at the toddler level. Although I do agree that a Montessori environment is beneficial, I also agree that it is very price...
- Is it worth it to you? Have you gotten information about Montessor? Do know exactly what it is? My opinion. It wouldn't be worth it. With all you would have to go thro...
- Hi, As a Montessori teacher (tranied at the primary or age 3-6 level) and as a parent of a 19 mo old with a second on the way I would say that cost and quality must b...
