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As an educator at a Baton Rouge online school, I have encountered several myths surrounding our school setting. We are advocates for children and their families, and I thought these few facts may be helpful for those with questions or possible interest.
Online school is homeschool. FALSE.
Online school is school at home or commonly called “home study.” We are not a home school program nor do we follow homeschool guidelines.
Online schools are public charter schools. TRUE.
We are a charter school. We are a public school just like any brick and mortar school. We are not allowed to be selective in our admissions and are regulated by the state department of education
We won’t have to take standardized test. FALSE.
All of our...
A few weeks ago, my nephew Rand developed a peanut allergy seemingly overnight. He had eaten peanut butter on numerous occasions before, but that day, he experienced an anaphylactic reaction within minutes.
When it was confirmed that it was, in fact, a severe allergy to peanuts, my sister and I began discussing some of the many ways that this will affect their every day life. It's overwhelming to me, and I'm not the one living it. We don't get to see them as often as I like since they live out of state, but when we are around, I want to be sure that we are doing our part to be supportive and ensure that we are not putting him...
I hadn't even had the baby yet, and I was already an anxious first-time mother. I researched local pediatricians, crowd-sourced social media for recommendations, and even scheduled a face-to-face interview before I had the first Braxton-Hicks contraction. The work was worth it: even at that first clinic visit when my oldest was only three days old, I adored and appreciated the exceptional Dr. Michael Coogan.
I wanted so badly to be a practical, common-sense mom, but I was a frazzled mess. To make matters worse, the second his diaper was removed, my baby, Carson, urinated all over Dr. Coogan's pants. I was mortified. Dr. Coogan wasn't. He dryly rolled his eyes and sarcastically deadpanned, "Well, that's the first time that's...
I had a long, ugly cry.
It isn’t about the glasses. There is NOTHING wrong with having glasses. I repeat … THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH HAVING GLASSES. I have perspective and I know that glasses aren’t a big deal. We are thankful that he JUST needs glasses. And by the way …
he looks really, really cute in his glasses.
I cried because I don’t want my children to face adversity. I’m almost embarrassed to say that. I constantly tell my students’ parents, “Don’t solve their problems for them.” “It’s OK for your child to struggle.” “Adversity builds character.” Can I talk the talk AND walk the walk? Not really, but I’m trying.
You may not even see glasses as adversity, but...
The other day, as I dropped the last kid off in carpool, I switched the radio from our kid-friendly station to the nostalgic sounds of the 90's. And as Bush came blaring through my speakers, I couldn't help but burst into laughter! Lyrics I used to belt out with the angst and anguish only a teen can, have suddenly taken on new meaning as a mom! Y'all, EVERY song is applicable to motherhood! I present to you:
90's Lyrics That Totally Apply to Motherhood.
I’m never alone, I’m alone all the time.
- Glycerine, Bush
Save tonight, fight the break of dawn.
- Save Tonight, Eagle Eye Cherry
She doesn’t own a dress, her hair is always a mess.
- Meet Virginia, Train
Will I choose water...
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