Chronic absenteeism plagues local schools Post-pandemic, schools across the nation have struggled to get students back in the classroom. Nearly one in four students... Back to School 22 Aug 2024 | 01:52
Spice up dinnertime in 30 minutes If you’re looking for a go-to meal for your hungry family, search no more. This Taco Salad calls only for pantry staples... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 04:07
School safety: The evolution of the lockdown drill This past April marked 25 years since the Columbine school shooting in Colorado that took the lives of 12 students and a... Back to School 19 Aug 2024 | 03:13
What you (and your child) should know for kindergarten and beyond Kindergarten readiness encompasses a wide range of skills, including academic, social and physical abilities. Yet while many... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 01:14
Combat the Epidemic of Loneliness by Eating Together One way to address this epidemic of loneliness is by sharing a meal with friends and family. Learn five of the specific advantages... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 01:01
Why are kids different at home and at school? It’s not unusual for kids to behave differently in different settings. For instance, you’d expect a child to act one way... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 11:45
Everything I learned about how to teach reading turned out to be wrong This opinion piece https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-everything-i-learned-about-how-to-teach-reading-turned-out-to-be-wrong/... Back to School 19 Aug 2024 | 03:14
The ABCs of bus stop safety Designed with safety at the forefront, school buses are too heavy to roll over, too bright to miss and 70 times safer than... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 11:44
Why schools are teaching math problems all wrong This story https://hechingerreport.org/why-schools-are-teaching-math-word-problems-all-wrong/ was produced by the Hechinger... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 11:46
How to help your child get motivated in school If you have a child who is struggling in school and doesn’t seem to be motivated to make an effort, the first thing you want... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 11:47
Cursive meets coding Ask your grandparents what primary school was like for them and they may recall strict penmanship lessons and sharp slaps... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 11:47
Back to school anxiety Going back to school is exciting for some kids, but others have trouble with anxiety heading into the new school year. This... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 11:48
What teachers call AI cheating, leaders in the workforce might call progress This opinion article https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-what-teachers-call-ai-cheating-leaders-in-the-workforce-might-call-progress/... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 01:13
A burger served at Vernon High School. Photo provided The year school kids got a taste of local The burgers (pictured above) served at Vernon High School’s cafeteria this school year came from a pastured steer raised... Back to School 05 Aug 2024 | 02:55
The return of schedules: How parents can make the most of back-to-school energy Olivia Dreizen Howell has spent the summer running her online business, Fresh Starts Registry, from her home while caring... Back to School 18 Aug 2023 | 12:24
