Author Archives: Meg Rayborn Dawson

Black History Projects & Moving Beyond History Months

Black History Projects & Moving Beyond History Months Originally published Feb 24, 2020 – updated Feb 4, 2021. If you google “Black History Month projects,” guess what you’ll find? Same stuff you’ve seen every year. There are exceptions, of course. But … Continue reading

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First documented case of baby infected with COVID-19 in womb reported

(© unlimit3d- stock.adobe.com) July 12, 2020Children, Coronavirus, Health & Medical, Women First documented case of baby infected with COVID-19 in womb reported in Texas by Chris Melore ShareTweet DALLAS —  Previous research shows the chance of pregnant women infecting their newborns with COVID-19 is very low. … Continue reading

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What is child development and what can families do to support it?

What is child development and what can families do to support it? 1. What is child development? 2. Nature or nurture? 3. The role of the family in child development 4. Early childhood development: attachment 5. The components of child … Continue reading

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What kind of parent are you?

  What kind of parent are you? Parenting styles are heavily influenced by the socioeconomic environment MabelAmber, Pixabay.com, CC0 1.0 by Giuseppe Sorrenti March 6, 2019 / 2 Comments    BOLD:  Blog on Learning & Development In modern society, many aspects of … Continue reading

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Spanish Model With Down Syndrome Shows ‘There Are No Barriers If You Have a Dream’

(Courtesy of VÍCTOR CUCART via Marian Avila) LIFE & TRADITION Spanish Model With Down Syndrome Shows ‘There Are No Barriers If You Have a Dream’ BY JENNI JULANDER  January 22, 2021 Updated: January 26, 2021 One girl from Spain is proving that anyone can make their … Continue reading

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How to Decide If High School Advanced Placement Classes Are Worth It

How to Decide If High School Advanced Placement Classes Are Worth It Delaware Today January 22, 2021 AP courses can help students earn college credit and bolster their applications—but they aren’t for everyone. By Abigail Simkus AP courses, or their equivalent, are … Continue reading

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Teacher Union slams Chicago School District’s treatment of teachers worried about virus

Chicago Teacher’s  Union slams ‘callous’ treatment by School District of teachers worried about infecting their households Many teachers find themselves asking to work remotely or take leave as in-person work resumes. Virtually all leave options are unpaid “so CPS is … Continue reading

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Getting Started With Project-Based Learning in Social Studies

  Getting Started With PBL in Social Studies Implementing project-based learning can lead students to investigate historical movements. By Takeya Azzano December 7, 2020 NickyLloyd / iStock “I have to go to history class? So boring!” “Why do we have to … Continue reading

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Culinary arts, botany could be added to high school core class options

Culinary arts, botany could be added to high school core class options Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 10:16 PM MST / Updated: Jan 15, 2021 / 08:31 AM MST SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – One state lawmaker wants to change the graduation requirements for New Mexico high … Continue reading

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Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 in the third trimester unlikely to pass virus on to baby

pexels.com December 28, 2020Coronavirus, Parenting, Women Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 in the third trimester unlikely to pass virus on to baby by Study Finds Share BETHESDA, Md. — The third and final trimester of pregnancy is a critical time for mother and child. No … Continue reading

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