The Bigger Issues

A place to consider things that might affect our children's wellbeing, future or education. be it politics, public opinion or general news. An informed parent is a better parent.
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After-school clubs 'boost poorer pupils' results'
After-school clubs 'boost poorer pupils' results' By Katherine Sellgren Education reporter BBC News
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How Moms Can Use Their iPhones To Join The Fight Against PPD
It's open to any woman who has ever had postpartum depression.
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HugeDomains.com
Being a parent to kids of a certain age requires a pretty thick skin. Almost imperceptibly, you move from being the person this tiny creature needs above all others, to being a vague embarrassment,…
Why I Don't Like Play Based Learning
Why I Don't Like Play Based Learning - Happiness is here
Why I Don't Like Play Based Learning
Forget the Common Core, Finland’s youngsters are in charge of determining what happens in the classroom.
Forget the Common Core, Finland’s youngsters are in charge of determining what happens in the classroom.
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Parents Defending Education
Anti Academies Alliance | Parents Campaigning Against Academies – sign up
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Parents Defending Education
Come along to the AAA meeting Parents Campaigning Against Academies - sign up here. 23 April 1pm - with Michael Rosen
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Parents, It's Time To Stop Undermining Our Kids' Teachers
We are doing a huge disservice to our kids. We are raising a generation of children who are going to be incapable of succeeding in the modern era. They are being taught to be egocentric and to give up, often before even trying.