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By Cheyanne Mumphrey | Associated Press DECATUR, Ga. — Every decision Assata Salim makes for her young son is important. Amid a spike in mass killings, questions of safety were at the top of her mind when choosing a school. Next on her checklist was the school’s culture. Salim and her 6-year-old, Cho’Zen Waters, are Black. In Georgia, where they live, public schools are prohibited from teaching divisive concepts, including the idea that one race is better than another or that states are fundamentally racist. To Salim, the new rules mean public schools might not affirm Cho’Zen’s African roots, or...

I am constantly shocked by how much research there is to show that kids should not be in school. This is the reason I was able to so confidently unschool my kids through elementary school. Now, with kids who are teenagers, the research is not so clear. Too many variables. Here’s some of that research. This paper shows that when six- and seven-year olds spend their time in less-structured activities they get more chances to practice having good executive function. Scientists found that kids who chose to spend lots of time on structured activities had worse ability to exercise good...

About the BookBook: Love AgainAuthor: Ann Marie BryanGenre: Christian fiction (Romance)Release date: December 8, 2022Sometimes, all you need is a second chance at love.Let the adventure begin …Rylan McIntosh was twenty-three years old when Savannah McKenzie shattered his world. Everything was almost perfect … until she disappeared. Nearly seven years later, Savannah stands before him with not a hint of remorse. The naive young girl is gone and the woman in her place is at the top of her game. She’s all glam in a tailored suit, acting like they were nothing more than mere acquaintances. But she’s forgotten something—how relentless he can be.Having...

The 1900s included many artists who are prime candidates for your picture study time. Numerous new movements dominated the art world during this time, even while more traditional styles continued to thrive, and artists of color and female artists began gaining more traction and recognition during this time as well. In this week’s post, I’m sharing a list of some excellent options for picture study from the 1900s! As I mentioned last month, these are certainly not the only ones to explore, especially as the 20th century included so many different kinds of styles, many of which were particularly abstract....

The best way to celebrate a wet and rainy Earth Day is with a beautiful fact filled nature themed book on Survival. Possibly a better way would be a glorious day, where we could go out and test our survival skills. WildkidsBookSA are a South African company producing nature themed books, written by Kayleigh Huysamen for local children. [TAG1] The books are filled with relevant facts, rich in photographs, wonderful illustrations and just gloriously inspirational. You and your kids will want to head outdoors to explore the great outdoors after a dip into these books!!! [TAG2] Asher’s Survival Guide There...