DPS cheating probe, summer learning ideas
Hi, In this week’s issue, learn about a cool new program that strives to entice the state’s fifth-graders (I will soon be the parent of one!) to make healthier food choices, find out how the state’s third-graders fared on the reading TCAP, and get some good – and fun – summer learning ideas, with more [...]
View PostTCAP scores; when your daughter says she’s fat Part 2; summer fun
Hi, Hard to believe the end of another school year is just around the corner. It’s a scramble to keep up with all the final projects and field trips. But summer’s coming! Find out about some fun – and educational – activities you can do with your children with a very easy-to-find resource – water. [...]
View PostColo. fifth-graders turned healthy consumers; reader survey
Hi, We haven’t asked much of you – only that you enjoy and share the helpful bits of information we provide as you strive to keep your children happy, healthy, safe and engaged in learning. To keep EdNews Parent going, however, we need to show our funders data. So, we must ask you to spend [...]
View PostHealthy summer camps, combatting cyberbullying, healthy snack tips
Hi, In this week’s newsletter, get some cool healthy snack ideas for those end-of-the-year school parties, find out about some summer camps that emphasize health and wellness and get some helpful tips to combat cyberbullying. Enjoy! Healthy Schools Healthy, fun school treats for kidsA mom wants to get some help with fun, healthy snacks for [...]
View Post“Bully” opens; program teaches kids about food & journalism; ELO isn’t just a band
Hi, In this week’s issue, learn about an innovative way to teach students about healthy food, and journalism (two dying arts); what to do if you plan on moving out of your school choice boundary; and what students learned from former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. (Have you seen her pin collection?) Finally, in the [...]
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