education

As a children’s book author, I continue to celebrate Arab joy, love and hope in the midst of hardship

I didn’t want my kids to wait until they were in their 30s to see positive representations of themselves.

Getting expelled from preschool is harmful for kids in the long run, AAP says

A new AAP policy on preschool expulsion hopes to offer schools and families more support.

Only 32% of women learned about pleasure in sex ed classes, survey finds

What’s missing from sex ed class? Lots.

PSA: European Union officially bans glitter

The EU is cracking down on microplastics.

John Oliver talks about lax laws surrounding homeschooling in the U.S.

"Parents don’t have to teach their kids anything"

Seasons of change: A letter to my firstborn son

I am surprised by how much I don’t want you to go and how much I do want you to go, all at the same time.

This principal ditched his office for a portable cart to be available to everyone, anytime

All he needs is his rolling cart and a gift for hospitality

A psychologist’s tips for the mama sending her child to school for the first time

As you prepare your child for a transitional milestone, you should also prepare yourself.

To the mom whose child is going to middle school—it’s a wild ride

Middle school, to me, is the closest we’ll get to a zombie apocalypse.

To the moms who have a child in a new school this year—I see you

Even us moms who have seen it all sometimes forget that they will settle in, find their people, and develop a routine.

To the mama who’s not ready for their child to start kindergarten

I know: You want to cry and celebrate at the same time.

EPA report shows how climate change directly impacts kids’ education

Kids today are expected to experience three times as many weather disasters as their grandparents.

Florida principal ousted after 6th grade students view Michelangelo’s ‘David’ without parental consent

The principal was given the choice to resign or be fired.

30,000 school staff & educators from second-largest school district in U.S. go on strike

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the nation’s second largest school…

4 ways to support teachers—starting at home

"Here are four things that teachers actually want from parents (besides boxes of Kleenex…we can never have too many of those)."

A Florida mom is fighting against the menstrual cycle reporting mandate for teen athletes

Many parents are outraged that this information wouldn't be kept confidential.

It’s never too late to pursue higher education—even when you’re a mom

I was shocked at how having a baby pushed me to go for what I truly wanted—including getting my master's degree.

Florida teachers forced to remove books from their classrooms—or face felony charges

Classroom libraries are being boarded up until an education specialist approves all materials.

12 totally baller basketball coloring pages

These coloring pages will make your kids want to hit the court and shoot some hoops!

I’m a self-proclaimed workaholic: Here’s how I began to reprioritize my family

How a mindset shift allowed me to reimagine motherhood.