Category: Education

Some Days I Really Feel for Working Moms

Some Days I Really Feel for Working Moms

I’ve always had a lot of sympathy for moms who have to or prefer to work outside the home. It’s not an easy thing, even if it’s your preference. And in Florida they might just be making it worse. They’re looking at the possibility of a 4 day school...

Homeschooling in California Looking a Bit Better

Homeschooling in California Looking a Bit Better

I’m not the least bit surprised to be saying that the state appellate court in California has reversed the earlier decision requiring that parents be credentialed in order to homeschool. Given the fuss that created, with even the Governor disagreeing, I didn’t think the decision would hold. I’m not...

The Basic Problem with No Child Left Behind

The Basic Problem with No Child Left Behind

This is one of the things I love about using StumbleUpon. Sometimes I find articles that I really want to write about, even when they’ve been out there for a while. And with school starting later this month, the No Child Left Behind program is quite relevant. Too bad,...

Is It Really Time for Back to School Shopping Already?

Is It Really Time for Back to School Shopping Already?

Me oh my, yes it is! How did that happen? I’ve been noticing the school supplies steadily appearing in local stores, and I go in on Wednesday to register my daughter as a returning student for first grade. That’s when we’ll get serious about shopping around here, in case...