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Local School District May Cut Kindergarten

Rob Banks — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:28:31 +0000

Meeting the budget: It’s a tough thing for local school districts in the past few years.

Niagara Wheatfield has to make $1 million worth of cuts in order to make the upcoming budget. The school district is considering the option to modify or cut Kindergarten completely.

Parents & Kids In Outrage; New School Policy

Rob Banks — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:28:04 +0000

Do you remember your high school prank? This one went so bad that the school is having a problem nearly two years later. The kids just love to clog the toilet and watch them overflow which, clearly causes a disaster (and a nasty one at that). But, here’s how they’re ‘solving’ the problem that has parents and kids in an outrage.

Back to School! WYRK Fans' Thoughts About the First Day

Clay Moden — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:21:24 +0000

What’s the best or worst par about the first day back to school? We had a list of funny things this morning on the show. Here are a few of them we got from the early risers and back to schoolers. I always liked getting to use the new supplies and seeing friends I hadn’t [...]

The 10 Best Back-to-School Apps Will Have You at the Head of the Class

Maura Chwastyk — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:53:37 +0000

The weather might be more ice cream trucks and long days at the pool, but the calendar is inching towards yellow buses and new backpacks. Every parent knows about back to school clothes and back-to-school supplies, but nowadays, back-to-school apps are just as important. The best news is there are just as many apps to [...]

Schools That Bribe Kids For Attendance — Quit Spoiling Our Youth [OPINION]

Brett Alan — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:11:27 +0000

When I was a kid, we went to school for two reasons. The first reason was just that it was what you did. Kids went to school because that’s what kids did. The other reason was if Dad found out we weren’t there, we’d be in BIG trouble. But now, kids are being enticed with gifts for their attendance.

Sunburned Because Their School Didn't Allow Sunscreen

Dale Mussen — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:34:04 +0000

It’s idiotic. It’s ridiculous. It’s a state regulation that’s in effect in 49 of the 50 states that caused a school district in Washington State to prohibit two young girls from using sunscreen on an annual field day event. As a result they were severely sunburned. Why couldn’t the girls use sunscreen? It’s because technically [...]

You Won't Believe What a Group of Parents Did to Get Better Schooling for Their Kids

Shauna Wright — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:00:18 +0000

Parents upset about the education their children are receiving at the Notre-Dame de Caderot school in southern France didn’t merely hold meetings or complain to the school board.

Instead, they stormed the building and took several teachers and the school headmistress hostage.

5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Do Their Homework

Paula Kashtan — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:48:35 +0000

Fall means school, and school means homework, and homework –- for many a family -– means stress and arguments. But getting homework done doesn’t have to be a daily battle. Here are a few easy ways for parents to make the routine a little easier for kids. 1 Study Daily Every day should [...]

Back to School – 5 Tips for Kids Waiting at the Bus Stop

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:37:22 +0000

School is almost back in session, which means it’s time to start brushing up on tips for taking the bus. The school bus can be a great resource for time-strapped parents and independence-seeking children alike. But it also needs to be approached with safety and care.

Here are five tips to make your child’s bus ride the best it can be.