Good mothers interact and teach their children from birth. There are teaching secrets that moms know that can be used in the classroom. Moms are masters at flexibility, using play in constructive ways; they know when to say no or dish out the praise. The same should be true in the classroom. Teaching starts with
Are you part of a blended family, or do you know one? Understanding blended family life can be difficult, but it’s important in order to help children navigate school and relationships. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, step-relative, or a teacher who interacts with these demographics, Joel Hawbaker has encouraging news for you! As a
Following the U.S. Department of Education’s new Title IX guidance, 20 states filed a lawsuit saying their state rights were violated since the federal department is implementing guidelines contrary to state laws and policies. Federal Judge Charles Atchley from the Eastern District of Tennessee issued a preliminary injunction that protects those states from having
In a healthy scenario, mothers and babies interact from birth to form a strong attachment. Mothers instinctively monitor their babies’ behavior and respond through touch, eye contact, and dialogue. These basic interactions lay the framework for healthy infant development. In a February 2021 study, “maternal social touch during mother-infant interactions was shown to affect infants’
By: Elizabeth Canfield I sat across the living room from an oil investor who traveled internationally on high-stakes negotiation trips. Though I knew little about those negotiations, I could still feel the palpable intensity of the situation he was describing. Words matter at the negotiating table, and he clearly knew what to say. With
When America’s students brought the classroom to their living rooms, everything changed. The incredible wave of parental involvement collected momentum and formed a grassroots army. If you want to take part in education reform, it’ll never be a better time to dig in and fight. That’s what Josiah Gaiter tells our host, Melvin Adams,
Almost 500 moms, grandparents, and active citizens gathered in Tampa, Florida this past weekend for the first annual Moms for Liberty National Summit to learn how to impact America’s education. Moms for Liberty, who’s known for speaking out against mask mandates, critical race theory, and sexually explicit material in schools, advertised the event for those
By the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) -- “The right college for the right reason” Popular college rankings systems like U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Forbes focus on status instead of knowledge, incentivizing institutional spending while lowering academic standards. They
Josiah Gaiter has a well-rounded perspective on education choice as a former homeschool and public school student. But his expertise doesn’t stop there—he’s also a teacher with experience in the classroom and one-on-one tutoring. In today’s episode, Josiah and Melvin explore the parents' and teachers' separate, yet complementary, roles. Understanding the distinction of each
The National Education Association (NEA) recently passed measures to advocate for abortion access and dismantle supposed anti-LGBTQ+ laws. But the NEA’s controversial proposed “new business items” that circulated on Twitter, like implementing vaccine mandates and removing gender-specific language, were not passed. At the NEA’s annual Representative Assembly (RA), almost 6,000 members came together on July
