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by Beatrice M. Hogg

Even though I have two degrees, there were another two degrees that I never completed.

Jobs and Wages

School Support Staff Are Underpaid

by Nicole Dieker

This isn’t necessarily surprising — but the discussion of why people used to take school support jobs is a little weird.

Back to School

All New York City Public School Students Get Free Lunch

by Nicole Dieker

So do all Houston Independent School District students.

Back to School

How Much Are You Spending on School Supplies This Year?

by Nicole Dieker

It’s the annual question.

Terrible Ideas

School Tells Parents That Their Kids Can Cut the Lunch Line for $100

by Nicole Dieker

A school in Polk County, Florida recently sent orientation packets to parents that included a “special offer:” make a $100 donation to the Parent-Teacher-Student-Alliance and your kid will get to cut the lunch line!

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