Parents - Page 42

June 19, 2024

A mom's guide to tackling the tricky topic of kids and smartphones in schools

In an age where school shootings and emergencies seem increasingly common, the ability for a child to immediately contact a parent is invaluable.

June 16, 2024

The rise of ‘micro-schools’: Parents opt for alternative child learning amid public education concerns

Some parents are turning away from public education to place their children in micro-schools, an alternative learning program that removes grade levels.

June 10, 2024

Our school district fired us for sharing gender identity policy ideas on personal time

We saw a troubling trend of parents being left out of the discussion when their children struggled with gender dysphoria – and teachers being asked to lie to parents and students.

June 7, 2024

Equity paradox: Minority, low income students suffer most from lack of gifted programs in Massachusetts

Karen Blumstein and Michelle Barmazel, co-presidents of the Massachusetts Association for Gifted Education, said cuts to gifted programs have resulted in an "equity chasm."

May 30, 2024

School choice could cause some Florida public schools to close as parents seek other education options

Florida public schools are suffering from enrollment loss due to parents seeking other educational options. The largest three districts in the state suffered the most.

May 27, 2024

Georgia WWII hero's grave inspires songwriter ballad decades after soldier killed in combat

Songwriter Craig Gleason wrote "The Ballad of Ervin O. Jones" after finding a World War II hero's grave seven decades after soldier was killed in the Battle of Okinawa.

May 24, 2024

'No open debate': Blue state judge removes controversial ballot initiative after backlash over parents' rights

A proposed amendment to New York's constitution has been blocked by a judge. Opponents of the ballot initiative say it would have allowed state government to take over parents' rights.

May 22, 2024

Tennessee becomes first US state to offer free diapers for Medicaid families

Tennessee is set to pioneer a new initiative, becoming the first state to provide free diapers to families enrolled in its Medicaid program, officials say.

May 19, 2024

'Tradwife' TikToker defends NFL star over homemaker, motherhood comments

A young homemaker and social media influencer defended Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker after he delivered a polarizing commencement speech at a Catholic college.

May 19, 2024

'Why wait?': Pennsylvania mom casts doubt on school district's third-party probe into middle school assault

Stephanie Palovcak, a mother from Pennsylvania's North Penn School District, spoke to Fox News Digital about developments in school violence following an incident last month.