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Re’Shawn Rogers, a 2012 graduate of Eastern Michigan University, is working to open a new charter school, Destine Prep, in Schenectady, New York. Few people in education policy get to see visible evidence of their work in real time and three dimensions. Not once, but whenever she wants it, Susie Miller Carello can stand on a subway platform in Harlem, and, for a few minutes on any given school day, watch the world she helped midwife pass before her eyes. “If you go to the subway station at 125th Street and Lenox from 7:15 to 7:30 in the morning, it’s...

Learn about Diwali by making your very own diya crafts for kids. Pick from a variety of designs of handmade diyas to make with your child this festival season including ideas with paper, clay, playdough, and more! Explore these Diya decoration ideas to illuminate your home for Diwali season. Diya Crafts for Kids What is a diya? DIY diyas for kids Air-Dry Clay Diyas Salt Dough Diyas Paper Diya Crafts Books about Diyas Diyas on Amazon How Traditional Diyas are Made in India Diya Coloring Sheet DIY Diya Crafts for Kids Exploring the world through festivals is a fun way...

The Summit School District Board of Education reaffirmed its commitment to representing historically marginalized communities and sent a message to the Colorado State Board of Education at its Thursday meeting.  The board members unanimously passed a resolution that included its equity policy,= — named “Just and Equitable Education,” which was passed unanimously by the board on May 13, 2021 — as a response to the Colorado State Board of Education’s stall on including diverse perspectives into Colorado classroom curriculums, said Kate Hudnut, board of education president.  The resolution states that the board is concerned over the state board of education’s...

"Kindergarten Cop" is a wild movie. You've got Arnold Schwarzenegger, the quintessential tough '80s action star, walking around with muscles bulging through his shirt as he tries to wrangle a classroom of little kids, all while working undercover for the police. To his credit, the bodybuilder-turned-actor does a pretty good job of switching between teacher and cop in the movie, but it's still a strange dichotomy.Considering the widespread success of Schwarzenegger's flashier movies, you'd think people would forget about "Kindergarten Cop." But as it turns out, the goofy action-comedy is not only a favorite among children of the 90s, but...

Are you homeschooling kindergarten OR high school this year? Check out my free mini-course The Ages and Stages of Homeschooling with Pam Barnhill and Colleen Kessler. It includes short videos and PDFs to ease your anxiety based on our 35 years of homeschooling experience, including: Weekend homeschool links: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Books & Activities  The Case For A Homeschool Library Using Multisensory Teaching in Reading and Spelling for Stronger Success Homeschooling Requirements by State Homeschool Curriculum on a Budget 5 years ago on the blog: Gameschooling: How to add more games to your homeschool routine In case you missed it...