Cheaters Never Prosper: Take Your Own SAT Test
September 28, 2011 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under children, education
While we’re on the subject of school, we’re reminded that cheaters never prosper. Business Week/Bloomberg reports: Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) — Seven Long Island, New York, students were charged with taking part in a scheme in which six of them paid the seventh to take the SAT college-admissions test on their behalf, prosecutors said. Six current [...]
Must Read: President Obama’s Speech to School Kids
September 28, 2011 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under children, community, education, obama
Today, President Obama gave his annual back to school speech at Benjamin Banneker High School in Washington, DC. Incredibly endearing was the poised young lady who introduced President Obama. I can’t find her full name. But her first name was Donae and she did such a great job. I think she was the student class [...]
Immunize Your Kids!
August 3, 2010 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under children, health and wellness
August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across all ages, from infants to the elderly. Parents are enrolling their children in school and immunizations are critically important for kids Why? If a child is not vaccinated and is exposed to a disease germ, [...]
State Sales Tax Holidays in August
August 3, 2009 by blackgirlgrown
Filed under shopping, taxes
Make sure to take advantage of state sales tax holidays in your area. Great for back to school shopping and stocking up on the essentials. Of course, restrictions apply. There are limits on the types of items you can purchase and the maximum amount of items as well. Alabama: August 7-9 Connecticut: August 16-22 Iowa: [...]
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