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Why are Schools Cutting Back on PE?0
- October 6, 2015
According to a 2013 report, 44% of schools have cut back on physical education and recess. History, it seems, ends up repeating itself. The same thing happened in Ancient Greece. In its beginnings, Ancient Greek civilization placed a high value on amateur sports. Students at school were trained in physical education classes in events
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Oct. 7 Webinar: Character in Education 0
- October 6, 2015
We all know that education is incredibly important. But is there more to it than simply the three Rs? Absolutely. One of the components that is often discussed by the public, but not always addressed in schools is character development. For that reason, MomThink.org is hosting a special webinar on October 7 from 12:30-2:00 Eastern? to
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School Districts Hiring Consultants to Help Kids Play 0
- October 5, 2015
When I was in elementary school 25 years ago, my classmates and I had no difficulty with finding games to play at recess. Those who monitored recess were either parents or nice ladies from around the neighborhood. It appears things have changed… for the creepier. A growing number of school districts are outsourcing recess duty
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Are Long Distance Commutes Damaging to Families?0
- October 5, 2015
Many no longer bat an eye over the fact that their commute to the office could take an hour each way. But this dedication pales in comparison to what The Atlantic labels “extreme commuting,” a practice which has an increasing amount of individuals commuting cross-country – or even cross-culturally – every week! According to the
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Do Government Employees Make More Than You?0
- October 5, 2015
Have you ever wondered how your salary and benefits match up with those of other professions? The Bureau of Economic Analysis tracks such information, and the folks at the Cato Institute have put it in the following, easy-to-understand chart. One of the most profitable industries in which to be employed? The federal government. “Federal civilian
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Most Gun Deaths in America are Suicides 0
- October 5, 2015
Almost immediately, the tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon was being used as a means to reignite the debate on gun control in the U.S. I’m not someone who closely follows the nuances of the gun control debate, which is probably why the following statistic escaped my attention until someone casually mentioned it
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