Education

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If your kids are anything like mine, they love their screen time. And while I'm fine letting them watch the occasional TV show or movie, I'm not a huge fan of passive entertainment. This is why I love educational websites for kids. Kids enjoy them because they have games and other fun activities, and moms like me approve of them because we get to sneak in learning opportunities without our kids noticing. Scouring the internet for educational websites can be a daunting task, though. So I polled my friends, and together we've come up with this list of the best {totally free} educational websites for kids. ABCya.com ABCya says it is the leader in free educational games and mobile apps for kids, and that...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by IDEA Public Schools. When we published our first post on IDEA Public Schools we received LOTS of additional questions. We hope this post answers some of those questions!  IDEA Public Schools, Coming Soon to Southern Louisiana, is a Public Charter School Network—What Does That Mean?  You may have heard, that in 2018, IDEA Public Schools will open two charter schools in Baton Rouge.  Like many parents, you may be wondering what exactly is a charter school?  And more importantly, is it a good educational option for my child?  What is a Charter School? Charter schools are independently operated public schools, funded partially by the state and local school district.  They’re granted greater freedom in operations, in return...

Have you ever received the dreaded phone call or note home from your child's school? You have that gut wrenching feeling in the pit of your stomach because you know it's rarely a heart warming message about how awesome your kid is. You suddenly have major parental anxiety. When we receive this type of behavioral information from our children's school, how do we decipher what is true and what could be a teacher's personal issue or misunderstanding? Two Sides of a Coin My oldest often claims foul play and insists his teacher has it in for him. As a teacher and a mom, I know what it is like to hold both sides of the coin. I have been known to lean on...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by IDEA Public Schools.  IDEA Public Schools Will Provide a Rigorous Curriculum to Louisiana Students IDEA Public Schools, the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States, is coming to Baton Rouge in 2018.   We spent the last two weeks meeting with moms and dads in Baton Rouge, and they are passionate about their child’s education. Here are some questions they had and the answers to them—we figured you might have some of the same questions. Frequently Asked Questions About IDEA Public Schools  What is A Charter School?  Charter schools are public schools that are allowed the freedom to be more innovative while being held accountable for advancing student achievement. Because they are public schools,...