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#ONEMoms: Education for all
Given how much thought, reading, research, and handwringing I've done over my own kids' education so far, seeing these children hit me hard. Their beautiful smiles, their school made of corrugated metal (imagine the heat), their desks made of rough boards. Their teachers -- few of whom have training -- who are passionately commited to giving these kids an education. The stark realization that basic education is out of reach for many of the world's children. And that many people are doing something about it. From Karen Walrond (Chookooloonks): Today, we visited the Mwangaza Tumaini School, located in the informal settlement community (or slum) of Mukuru [in Nairobi]. This amazing school was founded by the church and community members of Mukuru: in 2003, several parents were concerned about the education their children were receiving in the nearby government schools, and approached the staff at their local Tumaini Church to ask if there was anything that could be done to help their kids to learn. And so, the school was formed. Most of the teachers come from the community and nearby, and all of them have no formal training; and yet, through their dedication and passion for teaching the kids and getting them off the street (as well as receiving assistance from USAID's Education for Marginalized Children of Kenya program), the kids are performing to a considerably higher standard than the government schools... [Read more >>] You really must read more. What you can doWatch the ONE video "Chieftainess" about a remarkable woman who is teaching her community about the importance of education. Not only will it open your eyes to the importance of education, it will give you a larger perspective on your own motherhood and on "being busy." Living Proof | Chieftainess from ONE Campaign on Vimeo. Please share the video with your friends and leave a comment here or on Vimeo. More: ONEMoms posts at Parent Hacks And: The ONEMoms landing page at ONE.org    Visit Parent Hacks to read the responses to this post or leave your own!
Start a school supply box to take long-term advantage of sales
I have one 12 x 12 box that I put school supplies in as I find them. This year I went through the box and the only things we needed off a list of about 15 things was a pair of full size scissors (a change from the list last year) and 120 page notebooks. Obviously this won't work for this year, but you can start after school starts and look for the things you need on clearance. A school supply box! Of course! I just picked up ruled notebooks for 15 cents each, pencils (Ticonderoga!) for 50 cents, notebook paper for 19 cents, and composition books for a quarter. Into the box they go, where they will wait for next year's school supply lists (or to replenish this year's supplies). At these prices it's worth setting aside the storage space. Anything your kids don't end up using can help another child through a local school supply drive. Aside: I'm happy that Pee Chee folders are still a school supply staple. So much about school is different than when I was a kid...but Pee Chees have barely changed. Related: On-sale school supplies make smart party favors   Visit Parent Hacks to read the responses to this post or leave your own! More Recent Articles |
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