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Permission to Curse?

08/25/202008/27/2021

Do as I say, not as I do: Talking to kids about foul-mouthedness in today’s confounding world.

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Nice White Parents

Are White Parents the Problem With Public Education?

07/29/202008/27/2021

To understand what’s wrong with public education, we have to take a hard look at the role of White parents. The new Serial podcast “Nice White Parents” does just that.

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Remote Learning

The Truth About Remote Schooling

07/15/202012/28/2021

It’s clear that we are nowhere near ready for what’s coming. Here are four truths to consider.

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When Admission is Rescinded Because of Racism

07/07/202002/02/2022

As colleges react to social media posts of high school seniors, what role should parents take in protecting kids from themselves?

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Parenting Advice

Relax—Your Kids Are Not Falling Behind

06/05/202003/16/2022

Worried about your kids falling behind because of the pandemic? This is what educators are saying.

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Should Parents Be Dreading a Do-Nothing Summer?

06/05/202003/16/2022

Yes. But it might turn out differently than you think.

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Parenting Tips

Using COVID-19 to Help Kids Develop Independence

05/20/202003/16/2022

Are you pulling out your (uncut) hair all day at home with your kids? Now’s the time to help them build independence.

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Failure…and Everything Good that Comes with it

05/12/202012/28/2021

In the past few decades, parental fears over their children’s “fragile” egos have dominated thinking. Rather than using failure to improve, participation and effort have

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Dr. Matt Albert

Parenting Expert Dr. Matt Albert. Charter Schools. Teacher.

We go through life jumping from one guess to the next. We try to make informed decisions, but sometimes we get stuck. If this sounds familiar, you’re in great company. Especially as it relates to parenting.

As an educator and a parent, I’ll let you in on a not-so-secret secret – I guess a lot. But my experience and knowledge just might make some of those plain old guesses into Educated Guesses.

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