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Today was Grandparents' Day in my grandsons' district. When we went to pick them up for school, the rain was busy washing cars and people alike. My umbrella failed to open, and many grandparents, like my husband, had to park way far away, so we all looked
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No one is asking for my advice, but here it is anyway. Over the years, I made a lot of great teacher friends and still stay in contact with some. Friends fall into a lot of different categories, but the most important thing to me is to be able to talk
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When choosing a career, students can find a lot of choices in the medical profession. As an educator, I am currently being trained to teach adult classes at a hospital and am thrilled to be a member of the education department. I am excited about combining
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Once I redecorated my classroom and was so proud of its new look when one of my son's friends came by and said, "Gads, that paper is so bright that it makes me want to scream!" Sadly, I removed the bright lime green paper. His spontaneous honesty hit
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Everybody looks forward to summer vacation, but it seems like a lot of teachers and kids are already gearing up for school. My grandsons are now delighted when I ask them who their teachers might be. A couple of weeks ago they would have given me the
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After my boxing class, I can hardly move today. This is a Bee day (Grandsons in charge), and I have promised the four year old that he can ride his bike to the park. This means I run beside him really fast since the training wheels came off last week.
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I read an article that a new book on bullying is out and that it warns that some teachers, parents, and kids are blowing typical teasing way out of proportion. The author feels that some bickering among children is normal and that this behavior prepares
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From the perspective of my three year old grandson (the boss), one year of school is enough. After all, for one year he went to school two days a week, carried a lunchbox, and had the preschool experience. What more does he need to do? He will tell you
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Everyone seems to be in a hurry. When motorists behind me are biting at the bits to go, my not taking a right on red causes them to experience major meltdown. I have had people honk, scream, and do unacceptable things with their hands just to let me know
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Teachers are known for putting things off until the summer. Occasionally, opportunities come up during the school year, and teachers find themselves asking for time away from their students. A principal in Sugarland has been demoted for allowing one of
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