3 Ways to Start the School Year Right
3 Ways to Start the School Year Right School is right around the corner, and many 9- to 12- year-olds are anxiously preparing to head back for a fresh year of learning and socializing. While some may be excited…
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Sexual Harassment & #MeToo
Sexual Harassment & #MeToo Sexual harassment has certainly been the topic on everyone’s lips over the last few weeks. Just when we expect the media furor to die down, a new incident emerges and another powerful public figure is…
Ready for Grade 4 Puberty Lessons? YES!
Does your school teach puberty education for students by ages 9 to 12? If so, your children will learn about puberty from two trusted adults: you and their teachers.
Parents As Partners in Puberty Education
Puberty: The Wonder Years is very committed to supporting teachers and parents in forging a partnership that benefits children and youth.
Sex Education in Elementary Schools: Mixed Gender or Gender-Segregated?
I am often asked… Mixed Gender or Gender-Segregated classes? Many educators wonder if boys and girls should be separated for sex education, especially in the elementary grades. Pros and cons exist for either approach to sex education in the elementary…