Party Poopers
The Pennsylvania state Board of Education is considering a new standard that would would limit parents to a single sweet treat at school parties and allow classrooms one birthday celebration per month.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporte that the rules would allow the state to withhold or rescind reimbursements for districts that don’t comply. Later, the state board disputed that interpretaton, saying the limit is only a recommendation.
If you’re a teacher or parent in a Pennsylvania elementary school, we want to hear from you. Is this a good idea… or would you cry too if it happened to you?
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