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The True Value in Participating in Extracurricular Activities
Mark Twain was famously quoted as saying “Don’t let schooling interfere with your education.” At first blush, one could interpret that as an anti-classroom rhetoric, but what he really meant fell somewhere along the lines of understanding that there’s more to a...
Spring – A Time for Renewal, Change, and the Opportunity for Improvement
“I love being able to see and hear what he is doing during the day. The best moment was on the first day of school when I was able to receive a picture of his smiling face. It brought great relief and reassurance that he was doing okay at school.” – Real...
Simple Steps to Getting Families Involved in the Classroom
The positive connection between parent involvement in the classroom and a child’s academic success has been well-documented. In fact, according to the 2002 report, “A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student...
How and Why Technological Advancements are Being Embraced in the Childcare Industry
In today’s day and age, childcare has become a critical aspect of our society. According to a recent study, 32.7 million children have been involved in some sort of regular childcare arrangement while their parents worked since 2011, and that number is only expected...
The Essence of the 21st Century Cures Act, to Connect More Individuals
At PreciouStatus, our mission has always been to connect individuals during life’s most important moments. This is especially true of our work in healthcare, where an update from a caregiver can be an essential component of recovery. Which is why we were thrilled to...
Bring on the New Year: 2017 Trends in Communication and Education
As the year slowly draws to a close, it offers a unique opportunity for both introspection and divination as we peer into the looking glass to try and determine what 2017 will bring. What will be the next Pokemon Go? What social platform will emerge that redefines how...
Innumerable Benefits of School Programs That Support and Promote Student Wellness
For parents, being told the dangers of childhood obesity is nothing new. After being declared an “epidemic” by the U.S. surgeon general in 2001, schools began to try and do their part to reduce the staggering statistics that indicated that roughly one in three...
Holidays Defined Through the Connections of Communities
The holidays are a magical time. Here in Minnesota, we enjoy a quintessentially storybook December – fat snowflakes slowly swirling down to earth, Christmas lights twinkling on the eaves and doorways, lush pine trees and crisp temperatures that demand cozy...
Opportunity to Honor Their Sacrifices and Willingness to Serve for the Common Good
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” —Maya Angelou On November 11th, banks close, the mail is a day late, and schools might grant a three day weekend. But for the 23.2 million men and women in the United States who have...
Parent-Teacher Communication: A Leading Factor to Student Success
As anyone who works in the field of education knows, the summer months are a time of planning, preparation and personal growth (how’s that for an alliteration?) for teachers and school districts alike. After all – how often do you have the opportunity to take...