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• Green Lunch Box Ideas for School September 8, 2010
  If you've been looking for more ways to be a bit greener, try these easy tips for packing an eco-friendly school lunch. By making a few simple switches, such as using a cloth napkin instead of paper and reusable utensils rather than disposable, you can cut down significantly on waste. Going green is also healthier -- by using stainless steel containers […]
• Should Teacher Ratings be Published? September 6, 2010
  Recently, the LA Times ignited a firestorm of controversy when it published the names of 6,000 elementary school teachers, rating teachers based upon how much each teacher's students improved their standardized test scores....Read Full Post
• More Parents are Delaying Kindergarten for Their Kids September 5, 2010
  More children are starting kindergarten later, according to recent research on voluntary delaying of kindergarten, also called academic "redshirting." According to recent data published in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, 96 percent of 6-year-olds were enrolled in first grade 40 years ago. In comparison, only 84 percent of 6-year-olds were enr […]
• Wi-Fi Danger in School: Real or Imagined? September 5, 2010
  Does your school have wireless internet access? If so, have you or other parents you know ever worried about the health effects of Wi-Fi on children? According to recent news reports, some parents in Ontario, Canada are blaming Wi-Fi in schools for causing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, rashes, sleep and behavioral changes, and racing heartbeats in t […]
• A Healthy, Easy Lunch Box Idea September 2, 2010
  Do you ever find yourself at a loss for what to pack in your child's school lunch box? I've been there, believe me. It's definitely not easy trying to come up with creative ideas for the lunch box while juggling work, home, and family every day....Read Full Post