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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Six Study Tips for Elementary School Children |

We’ve compiled six study tips for elementary school children, which can help set a solid foundation for learning. You will need to adapt these studying strategies to your individual child’s learning style and age. Once children reach middle school, their homework routines become more complex and you may find you need a new approach, although these tips may still be useful. 1. Help your Children Create…

How MAP Growth helps elementary school teachers differentiate instruction

Memphis Elementary School in Memphis, MI, relies on MAP Growth data to differentiate instruction, reach more students, and save teachers time.

How to Select the Best Elementary School for Your Child

Learn how to find the best elementary school for your child with these actionable steps.

You can create your own elementary school tech curriculum

Mississippi lacks an elementary school tech curriculum, so STEM-focused educators at Madison County Schools developed their own computer science program.

Parenting In Focus: Your importance as a teacher

A father's involvement plays a unique and important role in the welfare and development of their child.

Elementary school science students have wonderful cetaceans too.

2020 03-04 SB Coast It was a pleasure to see such a nice group of future scientists (elementary school) “marching forth” out to sea and learning about oceanographic and biological research techniques first hand. This was a group educational charter, not a regular whale watch trip. Nevertheless, we did encounter some nice cetaceans, including: 250 long-beaked common dolphins, 3 gray ... Read More

7 Reasons to Become a Teacher

Teaching is more than just a job. It's a calling—an ever-changing mix of grueling hard work and ecstatic successes. Discover how rewarding it can be.

Homework for a 4-year-old? No, thank you: Multitasking Moms and Dads

Homework means less time for that all important childhood activity: play. So my 4-year-old is opting out.

Learning Matters: Sending happy birthday wishes to the Parent Teacher Assn.

As fall is to hunting and April to fishing, February is to the Parent Teacher Assn.

21st-century skills taught in elementary school

An Ohio elementary school has started a science, technology, engineering and math class in which students build structures with Legos and learn computer skills. Parents' fundraising efforts contributed to the program, intended to teach students 21st-century skills, such as problem-solving, teacher Mary Ann Smiley said.