Parents who hold the dual role of being teachers possess a unique perspective when it comes to raising children. Their firsthand experience in the classroom, working with students and communicating with parents, shapes the decisions they make in their own families. We reached out to teachers to learn about the things they personally avoid doing …
Back-to-school season is an exhilarating yet chaotic time. There’s the frenzy of shopping for school supplies, the whirlwind of events and emails, and the introduction to new teachers and classroom dynamics. Amidst this period of transition, it’s vital for parents and caregivers to establish effective communication with their children’s educators. According to Staci Lamb, an …
In February, our world came to a halt when my 6-year-old son, who is a member of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe, was told that he had to cut his long hair to continue attending a public charter school in North Carolina. It was disheartening to see the school consider his hairstyle as “faddish” and deem …
My 4-year-old son has a unique combination of five health conditions, including being born without an anus. His condition makes him incredibly rare, with very few people in the world sharing his exact combination. One day, he turned to me and expressed his wish for me to have an ostomy bag, just like him. I …
A former high school in Burbank, Oklahoma, is up for sale for an incredible price of $60,000. Sitting on almost two acres of land, this historic school closed its doors in 1968 and has been left abandoned ever since. However, it still holds its charm and potential as it was converted into a single-family residence …
A talented musician, facing the financial challenges of London’s property market, has taken a unique and legal approach to finding housing. Max Armfield, a 24-year-old artist, has made an abandoned primary school in South London his home. Alongside roughly 20 other individuals, Armfield has transformed one of the school’s rooms into a livable space where …
Editor’s Note: Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer answer questions about children’s education from readers every Tuesday. Have a question? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, Our 14-year-old daughter, whom I’ll refer to as “Pam,” is currently experiencing a difficult time. Last week, I discovered her in tears while looking at a photo of …
The bodies of 41 individuals, including 38 students, were recovered by Ugandan authorities. These individuals were burned, shot, or hacked to death after suspected rebels attacked a secondary school near the border with Congo. The local mayor, Selevest Mapoze, reported that the rebels fled into the Democratic Republic of Congo after the raid on Friday …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer answer questions from parents about their children’s education. Have a question? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, My third grader despises reading, and we were all looking forward to a break this summer when he wouldn’t have to read every night and we wouldn’t …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer address readers’ inquiries concerning their children’s education. If you have a question, feel free to email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, The negative aspects of the past year are obvious, but I have also been contemplating the potential silver linings, especially for school-age kids. …