Jun
02
2008
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Kids today have serious concerns and worries that those of us who grew up 10, 20, or 30 years ago never thought about. That’s the conclusion of a report by the Atlanta/Fulton Commission on Children and Youth. Major concerns listed in this report were drugs, violence, and sex, including fear of AIDS.
My teaching experience in the inner city of Atlanta confirms the data in this report. In fact, when I asked over 600 students in DeKalb County Schools to write about their worries, the above fears were mentioned in almost every paper.
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Feb
28
2008
admin
Memorial Day is a special occasion in which we can all take the time out to honor those who have provided their lives in the service of protecting our country. In order to best define the idea of Memorial Day for children, a themed holiday craft may be in order.
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Instilling The Value Of Memorial Day In Your Kids Minds With Holiday Crafts
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