This post brought to you by Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships. All opinions are 100% mine. We are so blessed to have a daughter who LOVES math and science. Even though she is only seven, we try to encourage her in … Continue reading
DD starts FIRST GRADE on Monday. I have to admit, I like school shopping. I love getting her new clothes (because she has skipped size 7 and gone to 8) and supplies. The local big boxes have school supply lists … Continue reading
Not to raise one… to influence one. With both my babies, I did many of the “right” things. I took prenatal vitamins when I was pregnant (unfortunately that was one of the few good things I did health-wise), I breastfed, … Continue reading
Have you heard the story of the lesbian girl who wanted to bring her girlfriend to the prom and wanted to wear a tuxedo? The school said that she could not and then canceled the prom. What is the big … Continue reading
I was listening to Clark Howard today, (just for the first hour… then I turned to Dave Ramsey… I am not a traitor), and he mentioned that New York City schools are, are you ready for this, BANNING bake sales … Continue reading
I have been asked to give an opinion on Western Governors Online University. This is a paid opinion, but it does not affect my review. In this time of higher unemployment and difficult economic times people need to find a … Continue reading
If you want to teach at a university and actually make a living doing so, you MUST have a Master’s AND a PhD. What a bunch of hooey! Continue reading
Today DD started Kindergarten, (yes I know, it is mid-August). I was not traumatized and neither was she. It was a smooth transition…. Continue reading
Have you seen this story? Basically a high school senior was denied his diploma at graduation because he waved and blew kisses to his mom as he approached the stage. What? I can see both sides of the story in … Continue reading
20/20 did a report last week on the cost of a four year college degree. It is insane. I joke about wanting to work for America’s Most Wanted as a video editor, but honestly, I would love to teach video … Continue reading