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Last day of school for anyone else today? started by dbsam (Yesterday at 6:40 am)	My daughter just finished kindergarten, which was her first... Today at 1:15 pm by NiteNicole	7	63
Any other homeschoolers sending kids to school next year? started by chrissy (5/9/12 at 2:48pm)	I'm glad to know I'm not alone! Leersia, I wish we had a... Yesterday at 5:04 am by chrissy	5	209
How do you feel about charter schools? started by beanma (1/30/12 at 7:16am) 1 2 3…6	What we've generally seen locally in regard to charters... 5/24/12 at 3:34pm by ChristaN	118	1,808
Is anyone here perfectly satisfied with their child's public school education? started by redheather (5/22/12 at 10:08am)	Thanks these are very helpful! I guess one thing I hadn't... 5/24/12 at 10:32am by redheather	13	188
Colleges and Universities--where are the real good ones?! started by Bekka (5/2/12 at 3:55pm) 1 2 3	In light of this discussion, I've just begun reading about... 5/24/12 at 7:44am by Bekka	45	659
Different types of schooling started by mck211 (4/24/12 at 5:13pm)	"Dumping ground" just makes it sound worse. These are human... 5/24/12 at 6:40am by pek64	7	176
Please help me with your opinion! I would greatly appreciate it as I am now down to the... started by tammylsmith (5/7/12 at 12:46pm) 1 2	Where I grew up, it was mostly public or Catholic school. My... 5/21/12 at 6:22pm by jmarroq	29	556
How do I advocate for my son's learning needs without appearing as if I am just bragging? started by gumby74 (5/19/12 at 12:03pm)	I always approached teacher's from the social-emotional side.... 5/21/12 at 11:10am by whatsnextmom	6	180
Grade Retention UPDATED started by liberal_chick (4/16/12 at 3:26pm) 1 2	That's wonderful news! 5/19/12 at 11:02pm by Linda on the...	27	816
fine motor skills age 5 started by gauriL (2/19/11 at 10:13am)	how and why are these old threads being resurrected by... 5/19/12 at 10:54pm by Linda on the...	7	719
part- time homeschool? started by lauriebeth (5/13/12 at 9:57am)	sorry linda, i just sort of started rambling... i do... 5/18/12 at 4:02pm by lauriebeth	15	223
Online Research Tools? started by girlygirls3 (5/17/12 at 8:48am)	your library will have fantastic databases for you to use,... 5/18/12 at 11:15am by hildare	6	41
Dual Immerstion / Bilingual Education. Pros / cons? started by MidnightCommando (5/3/12 at 2:14pm)	Yes, you are right that it depends on the school. In our... 5/17/12 at 6:33am by Ragana	7	136
If you had the opportunity to be on the school board, would you take it? started by vermontgirl (2/6/12 at 7:18am)	I was on the founding board of a charter school. I resigned... 5/16/12 at 9:58pm by dbsam	12	217
Am I being proactive or over reacting? started by Jen Muise (3/7/12 at 1:31pm) 1 2 3	Jen-- That is fantastic. I wondered how you all were doing.... 5/15/12 at 5:44am by Subhuti	57	1,477
Does anyone know a good holistic/arts centered school in Denver/Boulder, Colorado? started by wildmarigold (5/14/12 at 1:25pm)	We moved to Denver last December and my 5 year old son... 5/14/12 at 1:25pm by wildmarigold	0	16
Does anyone know a good holistic/arts centered school in Denver/Boulder, Colorado? started by wildmarigold (5/14/12 at 1:23pm)	We moved to Denver last December and my 5 year old son... 5/14/12 at 1:23pm by wildmarigold	0	8
Going from Traditional School to Reggio Emilia and Back Again started by Jennifer Meegan (5/2/12 at 1:10pm)	We started out as unschoolers and morphed to relaxed... 5/13/12 at 12:46pm by Linda on the...	3	85
help with talking to preschool teacher about gender started by richella (3/12/12 at 8:35am) 1 2	I may or may not bring up the issue with the teacher. If I... 5/10/12 at 8:29am by kathymuggle	35	1,209
Xposted: Need to make a decision for my 4YO fast, looking for feedback started by MunchiesMom (5/5/12 at 1:43pm)	So next year would be the preschool year? And what does that... 5/8/12 at 7:19am by beanma	3	89
All day school - need input started by Triniity (4/22/12 at 12:42am)	i am not sure i am clear about something. at the 'dog'... 5/4/12 at 3:48pm by meemee	15	312
how much should I expect 10 yr. old dd's 5th grade teacher to help her stay organized and keep... started by Hillary77 (5/2/12 at 3:08pm)	My dd1 is in 5th grade and very disorganized. Her teachers... 5/4/12 at 8:55am by beanma	8	218
opting out of homework started by aim4balance (4/30/12 at 9:47am)	Well, helping dd1(5th grade) with her math homework really... 5/3/12 at 6:06am by beanma	12	330
What do you really like about School for your child? started by beanma (4/18/12 at 8:12am) 1 2	Another vote for the charter. I moved between seventh and... 4/28/12 at 1:08am by domesticidyll	32	572
High School parents-- what has your child learned in English class? started by Tomoe Gozen (3/31/12 at 8:08pm)	My daughter is in year 11, which would be 10th grade in the... 4/26/12 at 1:34am by skreader	18	392
how do you help a 9 year old with putting her thoughts down on paper well started by meemee (11/19/11 at 7:04am)	My son was not writing as well as he could have been. He had... 4/26/12 at 1:20am by skreader	11	222
How far would you drive to take your child to a better school? started by bandgeek (3/20/12 at 6:02pm)	We presently drive about 20 mins each way and so far it has... 4/23/12 at 10:32pm by Azik's mom	17	361
PTO ~ are you involved? started by JayGee (4/11/12 at 9:46am) 1 2	One of the nicest things I saw happen in our K-12 system... 4/23/12 at 4:17am by MariaMadly	27	442
Is this the new normal? started by Ruthiegirl (4/2/12 at 6:15am) 1 2	I teach at what is considered a good high school. It is in a... 4/12/12 at 10:58am by mar123	29	1,064
Spam me with cool enrichment activities! started by daisymama12 (3/31/12 at 8:24am)	TD bank (Canada) has an environment fund as well: ... 4/3/12 at 6:14am by kathymuggle	8	130
Working in the classroom with own child!!! started by starhalo (1/27/12 at 5:53pm)	Wow, thank you so much for thinking of me. Working is... 4/1/12 at 5:47am by starhalo	6	206
What is the high school climate like where you live? started by WindyCityMom (3/21/12 at 3:13pm)	Ours are open enrollment, and you can go to any school as... 3/30/12 at 8:54am by nextcommercial	12	271
School Anxiety started by Jen Muise (3/9/12 at 6:01am)	I'd say yes and no on this. My current job makes me... 3/29/12 at 10:06am by ChristaN	16	285
School district mailed Boy Scout recruiting letter & it offends me started by QueeTheBean (3/11/09 at 11:38am) 1 2	Girl Scouts at the level of the service unit or council will... 3/26/12 at 11:04pm by Coral123	33	4,242
Could you recommend a type of preschool for our feminist, vegan family? started by MrsSlocombe (2/25/12 at 7:53am) 1 2	sorry but that is not the real world nor will it ever be no... 3/26/12 at 9:55am by serenbat	31	948
She hates french - but she's so good at it! started by Jen Muise (3/14/12 at 6:37am)	Interesting. It's not been our experience that gifted kids... 3/23/12 at 8:10pm by whatsnextmom	7	219
6 year old hates school, doing poorly started by liberal_chick (3/7/12 at 10:27am)	I'm with Lynn - these basic strategies are good for kids who... 3/23/12 at 5:45am by Jen Muise	13	372
When bullying comes from a teacher... started by jaam (3/20/12 at 11:55am)	Document, document, document and send it to the principal.... 3/21/12 at 10:44am by LynnS6	4	237
UPDATE POST 12 class mate chronically physically aggressive -- what are reasonable expectations? started by Subhuti (3/15/12 at 6:56am)	Hi All We met w/the principal for an hour (half an hour at... 3/20/12 at 5:45am by Subhuti	11	289
Any ideas on how to teach organization and focusing skills at home for homework? started by beanma (3/7/12 at 9:26am)	Just coming back to update. I talked to her math teacher and... 3/17/12 at 8:31am by beanma	13	199
Great Fundraising Ideas Needed started by JudiAU (3/8/12 at 12:40pm)	It works really well. I think this is about the 10th year... 3/15/12 at 1:55pm by Peony	16	182
Second-grader acting out in school, need help started by CallMeMommy (12/12/11 at 6:48am) 1 2	Just throwing this out there -- have you considered... 3/15/12 at 6:41am by Subhuti	24	713
help with Grade K Boyfriend /Girlfriend Issues??? started by karenandmikee (3/9/12 at 7:48am)	I think a talk about why we kiss and what it means, and where... 3/14/12 at 6:21am by canadianhippie	5	197
This is going to be long,MAJOR issues at school started by muldey (3/12/12 at 6:03pm)	Unfortunatly from the research I've done,there are no charter... 3/13/12 at 2:24pm by muldey	5	271
Special Education?? started by joyfulheart (3/7/12 at 5:02pm)	He would be in the large classes except for his math class,... 3/8/12 at 4:52pm by joyfulheart	4	113
Which Kindergarten/school to choose??? Please help, we are so torn! started by Vancouvercat (3/2/12 at 10:53am)	I'd vote for French Immersion. Don't forget it would be... 3/7/12 at 12:30pm by pianojazzgirl	6	228
Kindergarten seeming way too academic... started by Taryn237 (1/9/12 at 5:35pm)	I have had 3 kids go through Catholic elementary school- one... 3/1/12 at 8:02am by mar123	12	586
preschool parent/teacher meeting started by carlee745 (2/29/12 at 10:44am)	Thanks for the reply. I do see some of the behavior at... 2/29/12 at 12:39pm by carlee745	2	155
1st Grader who gets "detention" all the time started by mygirl7805 (1/15/12 at 8:18pm)	First, I would ask the teacher to come up with a more... 2/27/12 at 1:42pm by chaimom	5	348
Please Help! Spanish Immersion or Montessori for rising Kindergartner??? started by ebrown47 (1/20/12 at 6:15am)	I haven't personally been to the Spanish Immersion school in... 2/25/12 at 8:20pm by gcgirl	10	244