Mar 11
Should you leave teaching? Watch this before you quit
Are you thinking about leaving teaching? Do you want to quit teaching? Is it time to leave the classroom? Natalie
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The Parents’ Guide to Elementary School
Hi, I’m Natalie, your guide through the school system, and your partner in navigating it with confidence.
Support your child’s learning journey with real answers, expert insights, and approachable advice and strategies from someone who fosters academic growth and partnerships. That’s where I come in.
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Mar 07
Stop paying for apps- the best free sites for kids!
Let's talk tech. The market is FLOODED with learning games for children. That's why I did the work for you.
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Feb 28
Are schools a worthy investment?
Over the past few weeks I followed the funding in public schools. Here's a few conclusions I drew while researching.
3 min read
Feb 21
Pros and Cons of Private School Vouchers
School Voucher programs have been quietly dominating the United States. I'm going to break down the pros and cons for you so you can form your own opinion.
3 min read
Feb 14
NC's Education Lottery: not a win for kids
Profits from the lottery program (scratch off tickets, power ball etc) are supposed to be bonus funding for the school's education budget. But that's not happening in North Carolina...
2 min read
Feb 07
What is going on with North Carolina's student funding?
How fair is school funding in your state?
2 min read
Feb 07
How to talk to your child’s teacher without feeling like a helicopter mom
This article was originally published in the Peanut App. It was written to an audience of mothers, but the advice
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Jan 31
đź“Ł teach your kids time management NOW
Teaching children time management is a process....and when they can't even read a clock it can get really difficult. That's why I'm dedicating this newsletter to 3 simple ways to use calendars to build time management.
2 min read
Jan 25
5 simple, sweet, and cheap gifts for teachers on Valentine’s Day
Jan 24
đź’µ How do teachers get paid?
I've been so immersed in the world of education, I didn't realize there was a common question on people's minds.
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Jan 17
Shhh...don't talk so much
Learning to think critically and communicate takes time and lots of practice. When working with kids, we have to give them time and space to think and talk out loud.
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