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Category: Education

  • On the American Revolution

    Learning about the American Revolution in home school today Asked the 10 y.o. to get her history book and she pulled out Hamilton the Musical instead! I love this kid  ❤️…

  • On Middle School Day 1

    The Mom: I know it was a super tough day for you, but the thing is – you made it through. And I’m really impressed that you reached out for…

  • University Syllabus 2.0 (part 1)

    What ARE they teaching kids these days? I thought I’d start with the education parents pay the most cash for their offspring to attend: Ivy League schools.  Harvard Law School…

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