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Skills that kids practice at home can lead to success in the classroom.

What Teachers Wish Parents Would Do To Prepare Kids For The School Year

“Communal” school supply lists are rattling parents on TikTok, with some asking, “Why should I buy scissors and highlighters for other children?”. For many families, back-to-school shopping includes notebooks, markers and folders, not just for their kids but for their peers as well. While certain states require schools to provide basic supplies, classroom budgets are tight. To ensure that all children have enough supplies — we’ve seen how kids treat pencils, right? — teachers often have two options: pay for a portion of supplies themselves, usually without reimbursement, or create “wish lists” requesting families to contribute bulk items once or twice a year.

Should parents buy school supplies for the entire class? TikTok is divided

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

A MUM’S “beautiful” newborn baby died in her arms after she was repeatedly told there was “nothing to worry about.” Louise Martin’s son Joshua was diagnosed with group B strep (GBS) three days after he was born and the infection left to severe complications including brain damage. GBS is the most common cause of infection […]

My ‘beautiful’ newborn baby died in my arms after I was repeatedly told there was ‘nothing to worry about’

Lafayette, IN

AN elementary school is switching to a four-day week, leaving some parents outraged as they scramble to find daycare options. Students will follow a Monday-Thursday schedule when they return for the 2024-2025 school year. Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette, Indiana, will be the first in the state to try out four-day school weeks, Indiana Public […]

First-of-its-kind 4-day school week sparks fury as parents are forced to pay for daycare & students endure longer days

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Leanne Depa, Brendan Depa's mother, is "devastated" over her son's five-year prison sentence for attacking a teacher's aide.

Mom of teen who beat teacher’s aide ‘devastated’ by sentence

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

A MUM has revealed that she has taken her eight and nine year old children out of school, as she believes it is like a "prison". Cassyanne made the decision to take her young daughters Bug and Bunny out of school five months ago, and stated that she has received a lot of criticism for her decision, including from her mother.

I refuse to send my kids, 8 & 9, to school as it’s like ‘prison’ – people judge but I left at 14 & I’m a millionaire

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

ONLY half of recent high school graduates are planning to attend a four-year college or university, contrary to popular belief, according to new research. A survey of 1,000 recent public high school graduates (ages 18 and 19) and 1,000 parents of public high school students found that just 22% felt “very prepared” for life after […]

US high school students are ditching 4-year college plans & want to take five ‘less traditional’ routes after graduation

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You may have gone through every letter in the alphabet before you reached this destination, or maybe you came straight […]

Baby Boy Names That Start With Z

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They both said yes to the dress. Many couples burst into tears during their first look on their wedding day. Tennessee brides McKenzie Ball and Erin Ball, however, couldn’t stop laughing. McKenzie, 27, and Erin, 29, had selected nearly identical lace mermaid gowns from different stores in different states.

See couple react when they realize they are wearing the same wedding dress

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France, has filed an official legal complaint.  Khelif, who was born a woman, has faced serious backlash on social media for her presence at the Summer Olympics in Paris. The gold medal-winning boxer has faced ...

Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Has Filed An Official Complaint

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We are in a new wave of public school closures. Yours could be next, write Jessica Alcantara and Laura Petty.

Project 2025’s Plan to Eliminate Public Schools Has Already Started

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12 Phrases Psychologists Are Begging Parents and Grandparents to Stop Saying to a Youngest Child

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A new study found that this grandparent's positive influence on a child who had experienced trauma can extend for years.

Out Of The Four Grandparents, A Study Has Shown This One Has The Deepest Impact On Their Grandkids

Nev Schulman, host of "Catfish," has revealed he feels "lucky to be here" following a recent bike accident that resulted in a broken neck. The 39-year-old shared his story on Instagram, sharing he was hit by a truck while on his way to pick up his son from school. "I...

Nev Schulman is 'lucky to be here' after bike accident

A wedding is a significant turning point in a person's life. So, to make it more special and to ensure everything goes smoothly, most couples plan it well in advance. But some things can prove to be a huge deal breaker for people even if they have been waiting for the big day for a long time. A 27-year-old woman, u/SuperbTarget9054, found herself in a similar situation when her fiance's family went behind her back to invite someone she didn't want at her wedding. She took to Reddit to ask people if her response to this was appropriate.

Bride stands up for herself after in-laws invite groom's ex to the wedding

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A kindergarten teacher has sent the internet into a frenzy after she shared her “unpopular opinion” about sending your child to school with birthday cupcakes. Spending your birthday at school isn’t exactly ideal as a child, but indulging in a sweet treat with your classmates can help make up for it. While frosted store-bought cupcakes are a typical go-to snack for classroom birthdays, an elementary school teacher and mother of four prefers to serve a different dessert – and people have mixed opinions. TikTok user KBcrayons (@kbcrayons) recently shared a video of herself standing in a grocery store aisle and...

Teacher sparks debate after sharing ‘unpopular opinion’ about birthday cupcakes at school

Sarasota, FL

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A student at Sarasota's Booker Middle School dropped supplies under the car. Her mom didn't realize she was under SUV when she reportedly got struck.

First-day tragedy: Student, struck by mom's car in drop-off line, in critical condition

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What is ‘redshirting’? Why parents are delaying when their kids start kindergarten

You may assume that your child will begin kindergarten shortly after their 5th birthday, but that's not always the case. Depending on where your school places...

What is ‘redshirting’? Why parents are delaying when their kids start kindergarten

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