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School’s In. Vacations out?

When we send our kids back to school, we have a tacit understanding that it’s going to be months before we’ll be able to take off for a family vacation. Even the holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah and more are about family time so travel is often limited to visiting family destinations. But what if you get a great deal, what harm can it do to your kids to take them out of school for a week to take a family vacation? Is it sending them the wrong message? Are parents in danger of telling their kids that school … Continue reading →

The Debate about Recess

A school in Washington, D.C. is standing up for their rights to continue recess for their elementary students. It is a fact that U.S. schools focus on getting the highest test scores and teaching to the standardized testing; but what about the free time children need called recess. Teachers, parents, and students have written letters to the government explaining their stance about taking away recess in the elementary schools. When I first taught elementary school in Fair Lawn, NJ, to my surprise my third grade class, 8-year olds, did not have recess! I incorporated a 20 minute break each day … Continue reading →