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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What to Order from the ‘Secret’ Menu at Chinese Restaurants

You’ve been missing out on some incredible authentic Chinese food all this time!

School’s (Almost!) Out: The Graduation Gift Guide

As the end of college — and graduation season — approaches, find 10 perfect gifts for any grad.

I quit my job as a public school teacher. This is why

As much as I want to stay in public schools, to fight for my students’ right to learn how to think well about complex issues, I have decided the fight is...

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

What Women Bring to Corrections

Contrary to what some people think, their presence enhances security and operations.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

An expert educational consultant at International College Counselors offers tips on how to choose a primary or secondary school.

When moving to secondary school is a step too far

The transition from primary to secondary is a big one. For many, it happens seamlessly. However, for some children, it is terrifying. How can we help them?

Which Personality Trait Helped You Survive Secondary School?

Secondary school places: Find an undersubscribed, outstanding school near you

Finding a good secondary school place for your child can be a stressful experience, with parents often having to perform a balancing act between a school's performance and the probability of their child getting a place.

Break The Silence: Scores of secondary schools want more help to deal with student suicide

Warning: This article is about youth suicide and may be distressing for some.

An easy tool for secondary school athletic trainers to assess traumatic brain injury

Most of the time in high schools and colleges, athletic trainers are the first to diagnose and provide care to a young athlete when he or she suffers injury. Traumatic brain injury or concussion ...

18 Things About British Secondary Schools That Still Make Zero Sense To Me

‘My 16-year-old daughter is finding it hard to make friends in secondary school’

Ask the Expert: Being quieter can have drawbacks, especially when you are trying to make friends as a teenager in school, and can lead to social anxiety and stress

5 signs your office workstations and furniture need an upgrade

Can your company benefit from remodeling your workspace? Find out what signs to watch out for!

Young Animals Live and Grow

In these Hero Elementary activities, children learn about the things that animals and their offspring do that help the young survive. Children observe and gather information from texts and media. They look for patterns and kinds of behavior. What do some animals do to help their offspring survive? What don’t some animals do?

Get to know Melissa White, Stonehouse Elementary School Principal

What are three career lessons you have learned so far?<br>You will never accomplish everything on your daily to do list.<br>Listen and think before you speak.<br>Grad school never really prepares you for the

Get to know Cathy Vazquez, D.J. Montague Elementary School Principal

What would people never guess you do in your role as a principal?<br>Help the custodian fix a broken toilet or go through trash cans to find retainers.<br>What did you want to be when growing up?<br>Teacher<br>What