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Assessing What Matters in Civics: A Practical and Credible Tool for Student-Led Civics Projects
Abstract This paper introduces the Civic Thinking Summary, a novel performance assessment tool embedded in a curriculum developed to support student-led civics projects, which are now mandated for Grade 8 and high school students in Massachusetts. Developed through a multi-year curriculum project in collaboration with local teachers, the Civic Thinking Summary aims to align with standards, key content constructs, curriculum, and assessment, while ensuring credibility and feasibility.
Nagging Moms Raise Successful Daughters, Says Science
Good news, mothers of daughters! It looks like we may be able to use our daughters’ need to prove us wrong about everything to our advantage. A study from the University of Essex showed that girls who have mothers who “nag” them (a phrase we hate because a nag is a broken-down old horse and we are just trying to help, Goddammit) were more likely to go to college, get better-paying jobs, and avoid teen pregnancy than those with mothers who were more relaxed.
Introducing the G: Scary Mommies Talk Gossip & What’s Good
We are moms and yes, we do occasionally want to watch a show that doesn’t involve the phrase “Oh Toodles!”. Scary Mommy is thrilled to introduce our newest original series the G. The G is everything gossip, what’s good, and “girl have you heard?”. Join us on Facebook Live every Monday at 12:30pm et as we catch up on the latest Netflix hit, celeb tattoos, Target’s new home line and so much more. Hosted by funny moms Nacia and Tiffiny, nothing is off limits when it comes to good G.
There’s A ‘Cards Against Humanity’ For Parents And You’re Gonna Want It
If you’re looking for a new game to bust out at get togethers with your fellow parent friends this holiday season, we’ve got a winner for you. KinderPerfect is like Cards Against Humanity, but specially designed for parents and the unique brand of humor that comes with years of sleep deprivation and binge watching Daniel Tiger. KinderPerfect was created by DC-based husband and wife team Amy and Wayan Vota.
The 2017 WTF Guide To The Pottery Barn Kids Holiday Catalog
It’s officially November, which means it’s time for my annual roast of this year’s Pottery Barn Kids Holiday catalog. Why? Because when you use words like “sateen” and “luxe faux fur” and spelle wourds with extra letteres or unnecessary diacritical ?ä??? in descriptions to sound like a fancy bitch, you’re just asking for it IMO. Last year, PBK was all sherpa-lined obnoxiousness.
The Most Common Foster Parent Response Is Also The Most Painful, And Here's Why
When I tell people I’m a foster parent, the most common and often well-intentioned response can also be the most painful. I hear it all the time. “I could never be a foster parent. I’d get too attached.” Usually I’m able to smile and respond with kindness, trying to gauge whether there’s an honest curiosity to dialogue or more of an anxious desire to switch topics. Other times, though, it stings.
Hyperhidrosis: The Struggle Around Excessive Sweating Is Real
We’ve all experienced the sticky, sometimes odorous, discomfort of our own sweat. Like when we’re chasing down a renegade toddler, stressing out about the nap the baby just skipped, or just plain anxious about the state of world. If you’re human, you sweat. But what if you sweat excessively all the time? “I even sweat through my jeans,” says Tamar, who’s been dealing with excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, most of her adult life.
PSA: Most Medications Are Safe For Breastfeeding Moms
Most moms will tell you that one of the most difficult things about breastfeeding (beyond the sore nipples and screaming, hungry babies) is the conflicting breastfeeding advice they get from family, friends, and yes, even doctors. Take the issue of what medications are safe to take while breastfeeding, for instance. Moms often get such conflicting advice about that, they simply don’t know what to think.
Parents Losing Their Shit in GIFs (Because You’re Not The Only One)
We have a kindergartner this year, and because she has been waiting her whole life to go to school, she tries really hard to keep her shit together during the day. This means that the moment she steps off the bus, she has many, many feelings to download — with me and anyone else within shouting distance. I get it. She’s exhausted. She’s learning. She feels safe with me. She is keeping her shit together in public, which is even hard for some adults to do. I get it.
Fire Station 12 landscaping to go 'green'
The Fire Station on Curry Road will be getting a landscaping facelift. They are losing the lawn and gaining a garden of beautiful native flowering plants and a dry creek bed. Two types of lawn grasses that need irrigation only once a month or so will be showcased. The hope is that this landscape will encourage homeowners and businesses to make the switch as well. A very multi-agency, multi-interest group is producing this relandscaping project.
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