You’ve found the perfect preschool. You tour, you love the vibe, your kid loves the play kitchen—and then they hit you with a $100 application fee. Non-refundable. Just to apply. You’re not alone. And you’re not overreacting. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience. It’s part of a larger system that makes families pay—literally—for the chanceContinue reading “Preschool Application Fees are a Scam”
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The Quiet Collapse of Early Education: Why Staffing Shortages Matter
Preschools across the country are facing a severe staffing shortage that threatens the quality and availability of early childhood education. This problem predates the COVID-19 pandemic and has worsened in its aftermath, leaving many classrooms understaffed or even closed. The consequences extend beyond teachers – children lose critical early learning opportunities, and parents struggle toContinue reading “The Quiet Collapse of Early Education: Why Staffing Shortages Matter”
On my coffee table
I will be the first to admit that I don’t usually sit down to read leisurely books. As of late, I have been more into podcasts (I’ll do another post all about that too). I have a tendency to read books about education and varied practices in the classroom. Over the years, I have collectedContinue reading “On my coffee table”
Take Away the Walls 