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fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

Mom Freaks out Over Teacher Giving Her Daughter Candy - And the Internet Roasts Her

When Staci Freed's 5-year-old daughter, Audrey, returned from kindergarten in suburban Atlanta proudly showing off a Ring Pop she'd been given at school, the mother didn't see a sweet gesture; she saw a problem. A few days earlier, Freed had asked Audrey's teacher not to give her conventional candy after learning she had received Skittles as a special treat, citing concerns about artificial dyes and additives.
Education
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario's new education bill means less say, more red tape for parents, warn critics in Durham Region | CBC News

Bill 33 gives the Ontario education minister broad authority to appoint supervisors over school boards, sidelining elected trustees and weakening parental advocacy and local decision-making.
Mental health
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 month ago

Mental Health Awareness In Schools: Breaking The Stigma

Student mental health requires urgent, meaningful school support beyond academic priorities to prevent emotional struggles from being overlooked and harming students' lives.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Why One Mother Created a Neurodiverse Community Center

A holistic model of care and education is essential for supporting neurodivergent students in the Netherlands.
Tamara's efforts led to the establishment of a school tailored for the needs of neurodivergent children, addressing systemic failures.
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