Latina Moms | Daughters
As a school teacher, I see the end of the year approaching faster than my student’s parents may realize. Although there are still a few weeks left to make up for lost time, I’m hoping the following suggestions will help you through this last stretch before summer vacation! DON’T call at the last minute to [...]
Every year, students in public schools across the United States are subjected to the pressure of standardized testing. From elementary to the high school level, school districts administer some form of statewide testing that usually causes our children and students to panic. In the state of Connecticut, elementary students take the Connecticut Mastery Test, more [...]
It takes a woman of strength to forge through uncertain times. Black History Month reminds us to look back at some of the pioneering African-American women who changed history, and the individual character traits they demonstrated—from which we can all learn a lesson or two. INSIGHT Elizabeth Freeman (1742-1829) was a good listener; amidst [...]
With millions of women grabbing up copies of Fifty Shades of Grey, it’s as though E.L. James, a half-Chilean, married mami, invented the literary genre of women’s erotica. But consider these other sexy offerings, many of them penned by Hispanic writers. Put your fuzzy socks on, light that fireplace, get your Riesling, and ahem…open wide. [...]
Teachers have hopes and goals for creating good relationships with students and parents. To start off the new school year right, there are some basics that most teachers want to know about their students—their learning habits, likes and dislikes, and any circumstances at home that might affect their ability to learn. To help you out, [...]
By now, many of us are aware of the school bus monitor who was teased to tears by boys who posted the video on YouTube. Karen Klein, 68, has received support worldwide, and more than $650,000 has been donated to a fund set up to send her on a vacation and help her retire. The [...]
