‘Hitting and biting’ in kindergarten a problem in Greater Victoria: teachers

Scratching, hitting and biting are common occurrences in Greater Victoria classrooms, according to Amy Read, a kindergarten teacher at Quadra Elementary School. Dealing with violence in classrooms can be stressful and challenging, where kids cry, pull their hair and throw scissors. It is an unmanageable situation, said Read. “It feels like the system is crumbling around us. And no one really cares," she said. Read had approached the Greater...

Expert tips for parents with children going into kindergarten

Starting school is a big milestone for children and their families. In the lead-up to children entering Kindergarten in the next night, families can help them prepare for this important transition. Are you ready for the 2024 school year? Check out our back to school video story here. Education Secretary Murat Dizdar said more than 63,000 students will start Kindergarten in NSW public schools in 2024. "Starting school is a rite of passage and a...

17 sets of twins start kindergarten in the same school district

Teachers in one Pennsylvania school district might be seeing double a little more often this school year. That's because 17 sets of twins are all heading to their first day of kindergarten in the Colonial School District Monday.The district, which serves Conshohocken, Plymouth Township and Whitemarsh Township, is welcoming 34 “twin-dergarteners” to three of their five elementary schools. Ridge Park Elementary School has enrolled seven sets...

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