Tag: Race to Nowhere
A Must Read–More Fall Out from the Tiger Mom
by Betsy on Aug.11, 2011, under Learning, Parenting
Simply put, the following is a link to an article that I believe is a must read.
“10 Unsettling Education Trends Started By Tiger Moms”
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2011/08/10/10-unsettling-education-trends-started-by-tiger-moms/
Not only is the information powerful and important in the lives of parents and children, but it is incredibly thought provoking.
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:Education, Enrichment classes, Parent as teacher, Parenting, Perfectionism, Pressure, Race to Nowhere, Stress, Teachers, Tiger Moms
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Call Off the Race
by Betsy on Sep.15, 2010, under Environmental influences, Expectations, Learning, Parenting, School
For months I’ve waited for the chance to see Race to Nowhere, an incredible documentary film. The trailer was circulated around the web ages ago and caught my eye. I tell you now, run, don’t walk, to see it. (www.racetonowhere.com). That’s how important it is.
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:classes, Down time, Enrichment classes, extra curricular activities, Homework, New school year, Overscheduling, Pressure, Race to Nowhere, School, Stress
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