Editor's note: During the National School Walkout, schools decided how, and if, students were able to protest without ramifications. In some areas, entire schools joined in the protest, while in others only one student participated in the walkout. I personally want to applaud the students who joined the National School Walkout. Their voices and bravery are powerful [...]
Education
I didn't get the opportunity to go away to college. It's the one thing I regret the most. Because of this I always encouraged my sons to think about out of state colleges. I wanted them to experience certain freedoms and interactions that they would not have received if they stayed nearby. Yet the one [...]
Around the country many students have officially gone back to school. Students in New York City return to school next week. The initial back to school glee felt by Moms, and students alike, may have already started ebbing and been replaced by incredible juggling acts. Homework, studying and hectic schedules are just some of the [...]
If there is one thing that annoys me, it's children who are not challenged during the summer. As a teacher, I don’t need to read statistics about the learning loss children face during the summer months, also known as summer brain drain, because I. LIVE. IT each fall when school starts up again! I trudge through this [...]
I have two sets of twins, ages six and four. They are very spirited children. Two have been diagnosed with ADHD, and you would not believe how many meltdowns happen daily. After my “oldest” started to slam doors like a teenager, I decided to search the internet for ways to calm down my child. That's [...]
This post is part of the National School Lunch Week with Healthy Food! A MomsRising Blog Carnival. Take a moment to read and comment on this and other thoughtful blogs, then tell MomsRising your story. Our stories, yours and mine, are powerful and are what led administrators to set these rules in place. His morning [...]
The author received sample products to facilitate this review/giveaway. However, this in no way influenced the author's opinions. Her love of Staples was established years ago. Now that my sons have started school, I've received classroom shopping lists. From crayons to pencils, paper to binders, anti-bacterial lotion and even toilet tissue, many schools lack the [...]
At Latina On a Mission, we know the value of an education! It not only opens minds, it opens doors. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to share with you some information about the “Haz la U” Scholarship for Hispanic high school students, in the hopes that it will encourage them on their [...]
My oldest son is in college. Although he received a full scholarship to cover his tuition, we still had to take out loans for room and board. It was a daunting task and at times felt overwhelming. For many, the student loan process can be very confusing. Often times it’s not exactly clear what the [...]
One of my self-imposed missions is to help others obtain a college education; as result, whenever I discover information that will assist others toward that mission I am happy to share it here on Latina On a Mission. Recently, I learned that the College Board is offering free online college guidance events every month through [...]
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