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Should Tight Pants Be Banned From School Because They Are Distracting?

Jackie — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:21:10 +0000

It can be difficult keeping a student focused at school so we may need to do everything possible to keep them focused for the sake of their education.We might even need to mandate the clothing that can be worn in a school so it's not distracting. Last week, a middle school in California BANNED girls from wearing tight pants

Is 3 Years Old Too Young For School? [POLL]

Jackie — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:20:50 +0000

My youngest son is turning 3 this summer which means he may be ready for pre-school. My older son was not ready for school when he was 3 so I am really on the fence about sending my youngest to school. Part of me wonders if pre-school at the age of 3 is even beneficial.

Drop Off Zones

Jackie — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:35:05 +0000

I will be the first to admit that I am still learning when it comes to my children and our school systems. That being said, what is the proper procedure for dropping off your children at school? At High Schools I know there is a specific "Drop Off Zone" but at the elementary school my son attends there is a sign that says "No Stopping On Curb".

Should Kids Have To Wait Outside For The Bus When It's Two Degrees? [POLL]

Jackie — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:42:32 +0000

Extreme temperatures have hit The Magic Valley. People are bundling up before they go outside and if you are not bundling your kids up at this point you just might be evil. I saw a bunch of kids waiting at a bus stop yesterday. All of the kids looked extremely cold and one little boy didn't have a coat on.

Is There Anything Different In Local Schools Due To The Connecticut Shooting?

Jackie — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:42:10 +0000

If you have been in a school lately, you can’t help but think if the terrible tragedy that took place in Connecticut. Yesterday I went to talk to a teacher for a brief moment and while usually I just walk into the school and take care of business, things were a little different yesterday. I [...]

One in Three Kids Don't Know Who Shakespeare Is

Jackie — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:25:14 +0000

There's another new survey from Yahoo! that tells us how our kids are in lacking in education, but this one pins the blame for their ignorance on US . . . the adults.

According to a British survey, nearly one in three kids between ages six and 12 . . . 30% . . . had never heard of William Shakespeare,

Boyfriends and Girlfriends in Elementary School?

Jackie — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:22:55 +0000

I picked my son up from his Kindergarten class yesterday and he informed me that a girl in his class said he was, “boiling hot”. I almost drove off the road. I didn’t expect him to be even be talking to girls until 5th grade. I remember being in kindergarten and thinking that boys were [...]

Are Your Kids Doing More Homework than You Did When You Were in School? [poll]

Brad Weiser — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:40:44 +0000

I'm not sure who dreads homework more, students or parents. How many nights have you stayed up trying to recall all the math you learned and forgot? And how many times have you been frustrated by knowing how to do the problem but missing the mark on the methodology? How many times have you heard your child say "That's not how the teacher does it?"

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What Stresses You Most about Back To School? [poll]

Brad Weiser — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:25:09 +0000

Book bag? Got it. Lunch money? Alright. Wait a minute... What time is practice today? Just when you think you're off the hook for 7 hours a day, reality comes rushing in. Let's face it, school is stressful.

First there's the whole money issue. About the time you're done buying supplies, fees, dues, activity cards and uniforms for sports, you wonder if any of your property taxes are actually going towards education.

Slow Down In Magic Valley School Zones

Terry Morgan — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:10:07 +0000

With most Magic Valley Schools kicking off their school season on Tuesday, September 4th, the Idaho Transportation Department is urging drivers to slow down and be more aware of pedestrians in all school zones. I know we’ve all gotten into some bad habits over the summer break, but please slow down. These are our children [...]

McCash for Kids is Tonight

Townsquare Media — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:22:54 +0000

How can you help send Magic Valley kids back to school with the supplies they need? Grab a Big Mac today starting at 5pm.

Hundreds of Magic Valley children struggle with being able to afford school supplies. You can help by eating at any Twin Falls or Buhl McDonald’s on August 14th between 5p and 8p. The more we eat, the more money McDonald’s will donate to South Central Community Action Partnership.

Eat at McDonalds in Twin Falls or Buhl – Raise Money for School Supplies [Audio]

Brad Weiser — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:51:33 +0000

You have to eat, right? You love McDonalds, right?

Gather all your friends and family and make plans to eat at any Twin Falls or Buhl McDonalds from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. McDonalds will donate a portion of the proceeds will be donated to South Central Community Action Partnership and be earmarked for school supplies for those that need help.

It's Big Macs for Backpacks as We Go Back To School With McCash for Kids

Townsquare Media — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:59:22 +0000

How can you help send Magic Valley kids back to school with the supplies they need? Grab a Big Mac!

Admit it. You've Done Your Kids' Homework For Them [poll]

Brad Weiser — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:08:17 +0000

I realize it's still summer but we got to talking about school on the show today. I know I'm looking forward to getting back into the school routine but there's one thing that I hate about school: The homework! I thought I left it behind when I graduated but when you have kids, you get to relive it all over again. Yippee.

While I'm happy to help my kids with their work, as much as I can (Who can remember all that math, anyhow?) I sometimes find myself doing the assignment for them.

Time To Register for Kindergarten!

Jackie — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:21:40 +0000

I am probably the only mother that has no idea what she is doing when it comes to registering her child for Kindergarten. Just in case I am not the only one out there who needs information here is what I found: REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Immunization Records Certified Birth Certificate (child must be 5 years old [...]

Thank You For Helping Us Stuff The Bus

Townsquare Media — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:22:47 +0000

The final push of the Stuff the Bus campaign happened Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium. A huge, heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out, saw us, and donated schools supplies!

Help Us Stuff The Bus

95.7 KEZJ — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Help Us Stuff The Bus for Local Schools!
Local schools and students need your help more than ever, so we're asking you to help Stuff The Bus! Pick up any new schools supplies from pencils to backpacks, and drop them off at any of our designated Stuff the Bus Donation Locations. Those supplies will go to schools and students who need them right he

5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Do Their Homework

Paula Kashtan — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 21:09:35 +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 [...]

Jimmy Fallon's 'Do Not Read List' for This School Year [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:53:42 +0000

School reading lists are typically laden with staid classics that no one really wants to read. But nevermind all that. ‘Late Night’ host Jimmy Fallon presented his “Do Not Read List” for the 2011-2012 school year that sounds a lot more enticing. All the books are real, but judging by the titles and descriptions, we [...]

5 Great Educational Apps for Kids

Paula Kashtan — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:12:22 +0000

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Ever given a five-year-old with an iPad a dirty look? Silently tsk tsk-ed in your head? Hold onto your judgment for a minute – they're not all playing Angry Birds. In fact, there are tons of apps out there that are all about learning. Here, we round up the best in