CURMUDGUCATION: ICYMI: Summer Break Begins Edition (6/13)Summer Break Begins Edition This weekend marks the beginning of summer break for all the staff here at the Institute (I, of course, am either always or never on break, depending on how you look at it). We have not quite hit our stride yet, but I'm sure it's coming. In the meantime, here are a few things for you to read from the week. Is the Charter Schools Program funding white-flight academies? Carol Burris makes a guest appearance at Washington Post's Answer Sheet blog to lay out some research showing that North Carolina charters are the modern version of segregation academies. A magic school bus brings science class to schools in need Hechinger...
Show dad a father’s day that’s as fun, exciting, and entertaining as he is. For the flexible guys, head to an all-ages yoga flow in Old Fourth Ward or to goat yoga in Alpharetta. Or for the speedsters, a NASCAR style driver experience at Atlanta Motor Speedway or a kart racing thrill in Dahlonega may be the ticket. With these events and more to choose among, you are sure to celebrate him in style. Keep reading for more weekend events, below. photo: iStock Watch Black Panther at Home Depot’s Summer Movie Series Kickoff At the Home Depot Backyard, watch Black Panther, listen to live music, enjoy interactive art exhibits, play in the kid’s zone, and more. While this event is...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that if you're pregnant, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine. But they aren't going as far as saying you should. Hardly anyone is. One the one hand, there's no reason to believe that the vaccine is dangerous during pregnancy. On the other hand, there isn't a ton of evidence that it's safe either.What the decision comes down to is this: Is it riskier to get the vaccine and potentially experience side effects that harm yourself or your baby, or is it riskier to hold off on vaccination and potentially get infected with COVID-19?One thing is certain: COVID-19 is particularly dangerous during pregnancy. Pregnant women with the disease are 22 times more...
Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... | The latest news and resources in education since 2007THIS WEEK IN EDUCATIONLarry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... The latest news and resources in education since 2007 YESTERDAY Saturday’s Must-Read Articles About School Reopenings by Larry Ferlazzo / 7h meineresterampe / Pixabay Here are new additions to THE BEST POSTS PREDICTING (& SHOWING) WHAT SCHOOLS LOOK LIKE DURING THE PANDEMIC (you might also be interested in SCHOOLS WENT REMOTE A YEAR AGO – HERE ARE MY CHOICES FOR THE BEST PIECES WRITTEN ABOUT SCHOOL REOPENING SINCE THEN): L.A. teachers union pact mandates masks and coronavirus tests for all this fall is from The L.A. Times. The State of Quote Of The Day: “There are more laws against...
This DIY rainbow water bead lava lamp experiment will wow your kids! After you play with water beads, use them to learn the chemical reaction between sodium bicarbonate and water. Water beads are so fun to play with and they make excellent sensory play material. My kids love watching them grow and then bouncing them around everywhere. After making sure that the water beads won’t go down the drain, my kids even added them to the bathtub and spent the next hour scooping them up with their hands. If you are looking for an activity to do with water beads, here is a good one! The rainbow water bead lava lamp is an easy and fun science experiment that you...
