Category: School System

6 Reasons The US Education System Is Failing

The education system in the United States started after the industrial revolution. Fast forward to today, and the set-up of the traditional education system has not changed. So, what is...
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4 Ways To Keep Your Kids Safe At School

Schools can be a scary place. Many things can happen at schools most of which parents have little control over. Such as bullying, negative experiences with teachers or even school...
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Most Agree The School System Is Failing… But Why?

For an ever-increasing number of families the public school system simply does not work. This is especially true for children with special needs. These families are finding that private schools,...
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Who Will Step Up For Education? Politicians Or The Public?

While the media would have us believe that we are a country divided beyond reconciliation, there is one thing just about everyone agrees on – the public school system is...
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The School System Is Failing – What Can Parents Do?

Even the best school can fall short when it comes to meeting your child’s needs. There will be years where your child has a teacher who does not quite “get”...
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The Mysterious Illusion Of Transition Services

As a child develops into a young adult, different skill sets become essential. For many children with special needs, it’s no longer just about an algebra score or reading level....
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The Nightmare Known As ESY

Every spring, teachers across the U.S. work their tails off to ensure that the students in their class who needed extra help, qualify for ESY (Extended School Year). For me,...
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The Dangerous Impact Of An Under-Qualified Teacher

As a special education teacher for over a decade, I was rather certain I’d seen it all. From intense verbal assaults, physical altercations, failed IEP meetings, “non-present” parents and everything...
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The Frightening Reality Caused By A Strained School System

For many new and even seasoned teachers, writing an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) can seem like a daunting task. Just the thought of putting together such a crucial document can...
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4 Troubling Reasons Our School System Is Crumbling

As a whole, the United States School System is in dire straits. The fact that classroom sizes are continuing to balloon while the allotted budget stays the same, or in...
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Interesting Functions Of Behavior

Do you have now, or have you ever had a child who engaged in challenging behavior? If so, you may have been given or asked to participate in the creation…

9 Benefits Of Flexible Seating In Education

In the last several years, flexible seating has become a new evolution in education. When you think about flexible seating, you think about ; Having a choice in your seating…

Fun Resources To Boost Your Child’s Learning

At this point, I’ve reached what I’d like to call the end-of-summer slump. My reading list is dwindling, I’ve binged all that my Netflix could handle, and I’ve gotten enough…

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