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It can be tough for any parent to get the special education services their kids need, but it's especially tricky for Black and Hispanic parents whose children are less likely to be identified as having learning differences. #greatschools #learning #education #IEP #504 #504plan #learningdifferences #learningdisabilities #specialeducation #parenting #parentingtips Learning Disabilities, Parents, Behavior Disorder, Parenting Hacks, Defiant Disorder, Adhd Kids, Learning Issues, Autism Resources, Autistic Children
How to get the right IEP or 504 for your child’s learning differences
It can be tough for any parent to get the special education services their kids need, but it's especially tricky for Black and Hispanic parents whose children are less likely to be identified as having learning differences. #greatschools #learning #education #IEP #504 #504plan #learningdifferences #learningdisabilities #specialeducation #parenting #parentingtips
Sibling rivalry can be a positive training ground for life — or a negative relationship between brothers and sisters that escalates to abuse. #greatschools #siblings #siblingrivalry #family #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment Raising Kids, Sibling Relationships, Sibling Rivalry, Family Parenting, Older Siblings, Relationship, Parenting
Sibling rivalry — lifelong relationships, lifelong effects
Sibling rivalry can be a positive training ground for life — or a negative relationship between brothers and sisters that escalates to abuse. #greatschools #siblings #siblingrivalry #family #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment
Restorative justice is a growing alternative to the zero-tolerance policies and educator bias that disproportionately hurt students of color. #greatschools #restorativejustice #discipline #fairdiscipline #learning #education #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment #latinamoms #blackmoms #bipoc #poc Education, Child Development, Reading, School Discipline, Restorative Justice, Great Schools
How families of color can fight for fair discipline in school
Restorative justice is a growing alternative to the zero-tolerance policies and educator bias that disproportionately hurt students of color. #greatschools #restorativejustice #discipline #fairdiscipline #learning #education #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment #latinamoms #blackmoms #bipoc #poc
Evaluating a school for Black and Hispanic families can’t be done only by the numbers. But a good grasp of the available school data is a great place to start. #greatschools #black #hispanic #poc #bipoc #blackmoms #hispanicmoms #learning #education #school #schoolquality #parenting #parentingtips #raisingkids Learning, Families
The most important school data families of color need to consider
Evaluating a school for Black and Hispanic families can’t be done only by the numbers. But a good grasp of the available school data is a great place to start. #greatschools #black #hispanic #poc #bipoc #blackmoms #hispanicmoms #learning #education #school #schoolquality #parenting #parentingtips #raisingkids
The Surgeon General recently said 13 is too young for social media. Learn more about the pros and cons of social media for kids ages 13 to 17. #greatschools #socialmedia #screentime #devices #learning #education #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment Social Media, Brain Development
How social media affects your child’s brain
The Surgeon General recently said 13 is too young for social media. Learn more about the pros and cons of social media for kids ages 13 to 17. #greatschools #socialmedia #screentime #devices #learning #education #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment
When this mother learned the school didn't celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, she wrote a curriculum. Get inspired by what else she did to choose the best school for her kids. #greatschools #learning #education #school #blackmoms #blackdads #blackmothers #blackfathers #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment Teachers, Student Encouragement, Executive Leadership, School Tops, Public School, School Football
How I chose a school for my Black children
When this mother learned the school didn't celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, she wrote a curriculum. Get inspired by what else she did to choose the best school for her kids. #greatschools #learning #education #school #blackmoms #blackdads #blackmothers #blackfathers #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment
Learn from an expert how your child's temperament affects his adjustment and achievement at school. #greatschools #learning #education #classroom #temperament #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment Fitness
Temperament in the classroom: helping each child find a good fit
Learn from an expert how your child's temperament affects his adjustment and achievement at school. #greatschools #learning #education #classroom #temperament #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment
Ideally, your child's curriculum should be inclusive, anti-biased, and accurate. But when a curriculum falls short, parents need to know what to look for. #greatschools #learning #education #curriculum #antiracist #blachistorymonth #equity #equityineducation #classroom #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment #inclusive #antibiased Equity, Curriculum
Is your school’s curriculum anti-racist — or something else?
Ideally, your child's curriculum should be inclusive, anti-biased, and accurate. But when a curriculum falls short, parents need to know what to look for. #greatschools #learning #education #curriculum #antiracist #blachistorymonth #equity #equityineducation #classroom #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment #inclusive #antibiased
Knowing how your child interprets love — and that it may be different than how you do — can make a world of difference in parenting. #greatschools #confidence #lovelanguage #learning #education #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment Raising, Love, Confidence Kids, Child Love
Raise confident kids by speaking their love language
Knowing how your child interprets love — and that it may be different than how you do — can make a world of difference in parenting. #greatschools #confidence #lovelanguage #learning #education #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment
It's never too early or too late to help your child develop the skills for academic success. Learn how to build these skills and stay on track all year long. #greatschools #learning #education #academics #academicskills #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment Academic Success, School Year, Academics
5 key skills for academic success
It's never too early or too late to help your child develop the skills for academic success. Learn how to build these skills and stay on track all year long. #greatschools #learning #education #academics #academicskills #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment
When National Parents Union president Keri Rodrigues saw her son consistently underestimated at school, she took matters into her own hands. This experience is all too common for Black, Hispanic, and immigrant students, who research shows are more likely to be overlooked compared to their peers. Here's what families of color can do when they spot this bias in action. #greatschools #learning #education #school #bias #teacherbias #parenting #parentingtips #equity #equityineducation Ell Students, Student
Dealing with teacher bias
When National Parents Union president Keri Rodrigues saw her son consistently underestimated at school, she took matters into her own hands. This experience is all too common for Black, Hispanic, and immigrant students, who research shows are more likely to be overlooked compared to their peers. Here's what families of color can do when they spot this bias in action. #greatschools #learning #education #school #bias #teacherbias #parenting #parentingtips #equity #equityineducation
Even the most homework-averse kids will want to hit the books when you set up a special space just for them. (Bonus: These tips might improve your home office, too.) #greatschools #learning #education #study #studyspot #studyspace #homework d#parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment Study, The Secret, Kids, Tips, Best
8 secrets for the best study-spot ever
Even the most homework-averse kids will want to hit the books when you set up a special space just for them. (Bonus: These tips might improve your home office, too.) #greatschools #learning #education #study #studyspot #studyspace #homework d#parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment
Here are easy ways to keep kids active, even in the depths of winter. #greatschools #learning #education #fitness #health #indooractivity #winter #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment Karate, Aikido, Workout Plan, Family Fitness, Physical Fitness, Workout Dvd
Taking fitness indoors
Here are easy ways to keep kids active, even in the depths of winter. #greatschools #learning #education #fitness #health #indooractivity #winter #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment
Good science teachers appeal to kids’ natural curiosity and use real-world phenomena and scientific practices to help them think — and act — like scientists. #greatschools #learning #education #science #teacher #scienceteacher #elementaryschool #elementaryscience #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment Primary School Education, Elementary Schools, Elementary Science, Science Teacher
5 ways to spot an effective science teacher in your child’s elementary school classroom
Good science teachers appeal to kids’ natural curiosity and use real-world phenomena and scientific practices to help them think — and act — like scientists. #greatschools #learning #education #science #teacher #scienceteacher #elementaryschool #elementaryscience #parenting #parentingtips #parenthood #motherhood #emotionalintelligence #kids #children #raisingkids #childdevelopment
School closings in Black and Hispanic communities are especially jarring and disruptive. There are ways parents can make sure their kids have support. #greatschools #schools #schoolclosure #schoolclosures #neighborhood #learning #education #parenting #parentingtips #education School Closures, School Closings, Community, School
Why your neighborhood school closes for good – and what to do when it does
School closings in Black and Hispanic communities are especially jarring and disruptive. There are ways parents can make sure their kids have support. #greatschools #schools #schoolclosure #schoolclosures #neighborhood #learning #education #parenting #parentingtips #education