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CDC has a Plan for School Reopenings

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an operational strategy for reopening schools. Their operational strategy presents recommendations based on the best-available evidence at the time of release (which was February 12, 2021). The operational strategy emphasizes mask wearing, social distancing, and other actions. The CDC adds that vaccination of teachers is important, but does not consider it to be a prerequisite for reopening. Parents need to know that the CDC cannot force schools to reopen. They are not calling for a mandate that all U.S. schools to reopen. The CDC’s Essential Elements of safe K-12 school operations … Continue reading →

Homeschoolers Had to Fight for the Right to Homeschool

There was a time, in the United States when homeschooling was illegal. Like families in Germany and other parts of Europe, parents were prosecuted for educating their own. Actually, the United States Supreme Court has never ruled that homeschooling is legal. Instead, the legality of homeschooling has been dealt with by individual states. Each state has different requirement for homeschooling, ranging from no interference at all, to being highly regulated. However, how did we get to this point? Historically all Americans started out homeschooling their own. The pilgrims did not get off the boat and immediately build a school. They … Continue reading →

Friends Don’t Let Friends Have Debt

Like a new convert, I want everyone to get out of debt. The problem is that just like an after school special (remember those “don’t do drugs” campaigns), not too many people take me seriously. We live in a society where debt is expected, so anyone who claims otherwise can be seen like a nut. Of course, I am probably way too enthusiastic for most people, charging in to pick up my kids at a church activity and announcing, “Hey, run down to the Giant (grocery store) and do this deal to get free greeting cards!” or pointing out to … Continue reading →

Travel Journal – London Calling

Since the luggage, the 7 year old and legs that were still protesting the 9 plus hour flight, the choice between shuttle and London Underground both lost out to the traditional black London cab. My daughter practically bounced her way down the taxi path at Heathrow to climb into the vehicle. Etiquette and Protocol One of the true joys of traveling with children is the unbiased, blatant honesty that they bestow upon every situation. The cab driver opened up the back door for the midget and she jumped inside. Two seconds later her head pops out and in a bright, … Continue reading →

What does IQ really mean?

We’ve all heard of the term IQ (or Intelligence Quotient). But what does it really represent and how significant is your or your child’s score is an IQ test? What does it really mean to have a low, moderate, or high IQ? A standard IQ test is designed to measure a person’s performance relative to their peers, most commonly, their age group. This is particularly the case with children and adolescents. The average IQ has been nominated at 100 points, with roughly half of the population falling within the 90 to 110 range. Intelligence tests have changed over the last … Continue reading →

Save Headstart – A Slowly Dying Free Early Educational Program for Families Part 2

NHSA: “SLOW-MOTION DEMISE” OF HEAD START SEEN IF CONGRESS FAILS TO ADD $234 MILLION TO UNDO DESTRUCTIVE 2006 BUDGET CUTS Outright Reduction in 2006 Hitting Today Worsens Inflation-Adjusted Cuts in 2003-2005; NHSA Survey Shows Programs Slashed Across U.S.: Big Cuts in Staffing Levels, Days/Hours of Service, Transportation, Education Reimbursement for Degrees, Disability Services. WASHINGTON, D.C.///April 11, 2006//If Congress does not act to add at least $234 million to the President’s 2007 budget for Head Start, most or all of the 2,700 Head Start programs across the United States “will end up crippled and perhaps unable to recover,” according to a … Continue reading →