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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.

I offer clarity, context, and conversation through keynote speaking and workshops for schools, businesses, and parent groups.

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Apr 01
What Would Happen if the US Abolished the Department of Education?

What Would Happen if the US Abolished the Department of Education?

Should the United States Abolish the Department of Education? It's all the rage in the republican party- but
9 min read
Mar 28
🪧 LAUSD went on strike: what does that mean for us?

🪧 LAUSD went on strike: what does that mean for us?

LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District) is the second largest school district in the United States. They also have one of the most powerful teacher unions in the country. So, when they strike the rest of the country listens...
2 min read
Mar 21
🎉 4 FUN AI tools to try

🎉 4 FUN AI tools to try

Here's a few interesting AI tools I found- some for you and some for kids
2 min read
Mar 14
Does ChatGPT belong in schools?

Does ChatGPT belong in schools?

OpenAI's ChatGPT will chat with you about anything you can think of...and maybe even get some work done for you too.
2 min read
Mar 11
Should you leave teaching? Watch this before you quit

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
1 min read
Mar 07
Stop paying for apps- the best free sites for kids!

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.
2 min read
Feb 28
Are schools a worthy investment?

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

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

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?

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

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
4 min read
Jan 31
đź“Ł teach your kids time management NOW

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

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