Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer is a middle school English, Yearbook and AVID teacher and mom to a tween and a teen.
When not teaching or mothering, Jennifer enjoys writing, blogging, volunteering, traveling, skiing and reading. A native Californian, she enjoys the beach as well as the mountains for relaxation.
Jennifer earned a degree in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and a teaching credential from CSU Sacramento. She is currently working on a grant from the Department of Education studying global education and will be traveling to Indonesia in July 2012.
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When not teaching or mothering, Jennifer enjoys writing, blogging, volunteering, traveling, skiing and reading. A native Californian, she enjoys the beach as well as the mountains for relaxation.
Jennifer earned a degree in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and a teaching credential from CSU Sacramento. She is currently working on a grant from the Department of Education studying global education and will be traveling to Indonesia in July 2012.
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College Grads Facing Higher Levels of UnemploymentToday's college grads leave school with high student debt and low levels of employment. But is that a reason to avoid college altogether?
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My Thing: The Best Vehicle I Ever OwnedFor some people, the best vehicle they ever owned may have been shiny and sleek, or one that had awesome gas mileage or the one they had worked hard to purchase. My best vehicle was a little different.
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Biden: Should He Stay or Should He Go?Biden or Clinton as VP? What should Obama do?
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Northern California's Best Places to View the Night SkyLooking for a night-sky viewing spot? These northern California places provide ample opportunities to find the perfect astronomical viewing place for you.
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Bullies: Is Your Kid One?Today's parents know that bullies exist-they've been a part of our culture for decades. But do parents know if their child is a bully or a victim?
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Little league: Another parenting milestoneAs our children grow older, we face many milestones marking their progress. But do these milestones tell us something about ourselves, too?
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Technolgy and Parenting: Growing TogetherTechnology offers a myriad of uses to parents of toddlers, tweens and teens. From cell phones, smart phones and blogs, technology offers an opportunity for families to learn and grow together.
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Brain Drain: Are California’s Brightest Students Leaving the State?California is losing more and more college students each year to out-of-state schools. What makes a California girl or boy move to Arizona, Oregon or Nevada?
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If Romney is Elected President, My Kids May Not Go to CollegeWith the upcoming presidential election, education issues are sure to be a hot topic. What will happen to our education system if Mitt Romney is elected?
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Is Junior Seau’s Suicide Another Example of the Dangers of Football?Another death of a former NFL player heightens the attention to brain trauma in youth and professional sports. Does this make you less inclined to have your child play youth football?
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Fast Food: A Quick Trip to Bad Eating Habits for KidsMany parents have fed their children at a fast-food restaurant. But before stopping at your next drive-thru, consider why this may not be the best idea. -
Should Schools Allow Advertising as a Revenue Source?School districts desperate for funding are turning to advertising to fill in the gaps, leaving parents with a difficult choice: expose their children to ads, or eliminate educational programs.
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Teaching Without Teachers: Are Computerized Classrooms the New Instructional Model?A new education model is gaining popularity in the US, replacing human teachers with computers. This raises some questions about success, quality, and the future for teachers.
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Does Completing an Assignment Earn Students an "A"?How do students perceive teacher's grading of them and their work? Does today's youth feel entitled to earn an A grade? Where does hard work fit in? -
Chancellor Katehi Chose the Wrong Direction in Pepper Spray IncidentUC Davis' pepper spraying incident is now exposed in detail, and it appears that the fault is with school leadership. If only the chancellor had listened to students, the entire event may have been avoided.
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What's Wrong with the Idea of a Free UC Education?As college costs rapidly make higher education seem impossible for today's middle-class Californians, we may need to consider some seemingly radical solutions. Could California afford free college education?
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Do Teacher Pink Slips Pose a New Opportunity?Public school employees are facing a hard spring in California. Will pink slips and bump notices provide an opportunity for change?
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Basebrawl: Is poor parenting preventable?When youth baseball teams battle it out on the field with their fists instead of their baseball bats, who is to blame? Do today's kids have positive adult role models, or are they just repeating the poor behavior they see in the adults around them?
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Parents as Storytellers: How to Give Kids Your Full AttentionStories provide a comforting companionship for parents and children, and provide kids with the undivided attention they crave. -
California Teacher Layoff System Needs to ChangeThe state controlled California teacher layoff system needs to be revamped to allow teachers and students to end the school year without worrying about the future of their jobs and schools.
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Helping Your Kids Achieve in School and After-School SportsStudent athletes learn valuable skills outside of their sport. Helping kids understand how to balance between school achievement and athletic success is an essential component for creating a positive experience.
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Making memories with mommy-daughter timeMany parents have special traditions they do with their children to create fond memories. Thinking about what the child will find special is the key to creating moments to last forever.
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Calforina State University to Reduce Enrollment in Spring 2013California students dream of graduating high school and going to college. Those hopes may be dashed with the CSU decision to freeze enrollment in 2013.
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California Youth Baseball Leagues in Davis, Dixon, and WoodlandLooking for a baseball league for your child? if you live in northern California, there are many to choose from!
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Working to Save My Husband's LifeThe Affordable Care Act is the right step towards providing more equitable health care access for Americans. For my family, it could save a life.Also published on:
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Interdisciplinary Teaching: Why And How to Do ItThere are many exciting new teaching methods designed to engage 21st century students. Interdisciplinary, or cross-content teaching, allows teachers to collaborate and plan lessons that combine content from different areas. -
Baseball and Softball Batting Cages in Northern CaliforniaLooking for gear up for a winning baseball season? Davis, Woodland and Sacramento, California are full of indoor and outdoor batting cages just waiting for your player!
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California Students Help Older Africans with New EyeglassesWhile they may be separated by age and location, California students and African grandparents have a strong connection. Through global education they are able to learn how to help each other.
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5 tips to get your teen back on track with missing schoolworkMiddle and high school students can sometimes find themselves behind in schoolwork. Take this time as an opportunity to teach your child valuable life skills of time management and responsibility with these five tips.
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Teacher Pink Slips and California's Occupy the Capitol ProtestWhat do pink slips and the occupy protest have in common? They both raise the awareness of who the California state budget cuts to education really hurt.
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Best Local Breweries in Northern CaliforniaNorthern California is home to some great microbreweries. Check them out for a tasty pint and great food to go with it!
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Barefoot in NicaraguaWhen children from two cultures meet, magic can happen. Despite glaring differences in lifestyle, the bond of childhood bridges all.
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Teachers Can't Get SickAs a teacher, taking a sick day is often more work than it's worth. Sometimes, however, we just have to give in.
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Irish Poet Eavan Boland May Be Just What Women Are Looking ForIf you've ever felt confused and bewildered by poetry, reading Irish poet Eavan Boland's poems will capture your heart and connect you with universal themes.
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Newt Gingrich and President Obama Agree: Everyone Deserves a Higher Education OpportunityIn today's heated political environment it's hard to believe that Republicans and Democrats could agree on anything. But in response to higher education, Gingrich and Obama show they both support opportunity.
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Grandma's Simple Easter Breakfast RecipesSometimes simple food is the best. Check out these fast, easy and healthy breakfast treats sure to please your teen, tween and everyone else on Easter morning.
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Easter egg hunts: My kid prefers plasticParents jump into family traditions with the best of intentions... but sometimes, things don't always turn out as we've planned.
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St. Patrick's Day: The real back storyMany Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day each March without really knowing why they do it. The reasons behind some of the customs and traditions might surprise you!
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Shouldn't parents support the rights of their child?Children have basic human rights, just like the adults who care for them. But when Savannah Hardin's parents denied her right to feel safe, they caused the 9-year-old's death.
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Positive sports parenting: The ups and the downsKids can learn powerful life lessons through participation in sports. They also can learn from the way their parents react to winning and losing.
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First Person: I Cut the Cost of Flying By $40 Per TripAirline travel costs are piling up, making the experience feel less than exciting and definitley hard on budget travelers. Follow my five frugal flying travel tips for financing coach travel but feeling like a first class experience.
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After Washington School Shooting, How Can I Protect My Students?After an elementary school shooting in Bremerton, Washington, questions remain not only about how this could happen, but how we can protect all our children.
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Global Education: It’s Necessary for America's StudentsToday's educators are learning and sharing the importance of preparing our students to be global citizens. Teachers for Global Classrooms enables American teachers to study global education in the U.S. and abroad.
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Prom Night at Our HouseProm night is a highlight for many teens, and a milestone for many parents. If you get lucky, you can be a part of your child's special night without having to dance in a gymnasium!
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Love Your Children Every DayThe death of a child is unthinkable to parents. The agony and sadness of a mother's grief teaches others to cherish each moment we have with our children.
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My Car is My Quiet PlaceSometimes moms just need a quiet place to gather themselves together. For me, those moments of tranquility most often are found in my car!
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Security Protects All Americans from Suicide Bomber AttemptThe latest terrorist attempt by a suicide bomber in Washington, D.C. ended in the arrest of al-Qaeda follower Amine El Khalifi, reinforcing the necessity of those inconvenient yet cruical security precautions for tourists.
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Community Service in the Classroom: Start with CharityTeenagers can be amazing contributors to our communities; all it takes is some great planning and well chosen opportunities, and they can learn the value of service.
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Watch Your Language: The Power of WordsTexting, email, and social media have all changed the way many people use language. Careless word choices may really hurt you!
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California Education Budget Deficits Balanced on Teacher's BacksCalifornia's budget crisis is manifesting in large amounts of teacher layoff notices by March 15. Is eliminating jobs and enlarging class sizes really what teachers and children deserve?
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Saint Patrick's Day in Northern California: Celebrate Irish Pub Style!Looking for an authentic Irish pub to throw back a pint of Guinness and nosh on some bar food? Northern California has several spots that won't disappoint!
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The Universe is Taking Care of MeTrying to control our lives is tempting, but problematic. Trying to trust that things happen for a reason sometimes is the best strategy.
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Parenting Battles: Where's That Handbook When You Need It?No one said parenting was going to be easy...and dealing with disappointment and defeat in sports can challenge parents to do the right thing.
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Junk Food Sales on School Campuses Are a Fat IdeaWatching what we eat means more than just at the dinner table - today's school kids are being tempted by junk food on campus in an effort to increase revenues.
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Balancing Act: Between Childhood and His FutureEvery parent mourns the loss of innocence as their child balances between childhood and adulthood. Keeping one foot grounded in the past eases the jump towards the future.
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Large Class Sizes in Middle School Aren't Worth the GambleWith astronomical budget cuts looming, districts are ballooning middle school class sizes and laying off teachers. Is this what we want to gamble on?
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She was a Good Thing: My Love Affair with a V.WSometimes it's hard to get over your first car....especially when it was some-Thing.
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Florida 'Trigger Bills' Ready to Start Power Battle with EducatorsWill pointing the trigger at each other really improve Florida's failing schools? Maybe they should leave it to the experts.
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Valentine’s Day – Not like All the OthersValentine's Day has been full of memories - some funny, some tender, some unremarkable. One about a Victorian apartment, a Berkeley flower stand, and a boyfriend trying to do the right thing reminds me that it sometimes really is the thought that counts.
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Comparing College Costs: U.C. Berkeley, Stanford, and American River CollegeIn today's economic times, college costs are on the minds of many parents and students. The difference between costs for tuition and housing at state, private and community colleges can be significant.
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Teenage Driving Lesson: The Early YearsParenting milestones aren't over after the first tooth, first steps, and first day of school. Teenage driving lessons take parenting to a new dimension.
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Quality Vs. Quantity: It’s Not Just About the Minutes for Chicago Public SchoolsIt's a hot issue in the windy city - how to improve test scores. A proposal taking shape for next year to extend the school day is creating a storm of questions from students, parents and educators.
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First Person: Teaching Our Kids the Value of Money With 'Spend, Share and Save'In today's economy it more important than ever to teach kids the importance of valuing money - not just for what it can bring to them personally, but what it can bring to others.
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Valentine's Day Bed and Breakfasts in Northern CaliforniaLooking for a romantic bed and breakfast to spend time with your Valentine? These three locations are sure to make your dreams come true.
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Middle School Madness: How Parents Can HelpAre you suffering through middle school along with your child? These eight tips can help make middle or high school a much more pleasant and productive experience.
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Banning Barbie: A Look at Iran’s Attack on the American BeautyLike her or not, Barbie is a part of American culture. But in Iran, Barbie is banned. Why is this beauty being busted?Also published on:
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First Person: Our Tax Refund Is Going to the College Savings AccountTax season is fast approaching - do you know what you'll do with your refund? If you're like me, you've got it all planned out. Tax refunds equals money towards my children's futures.Also published on:
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Under Where? Slovenian Skier Heats Up ControversyLong underwear has never been this hot! Skier Tina Maze finds out that what you wear 'under there' makes a huge impact.
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Gay History Enters California ClassroomsCalifornia passed a new law this month to include the teaching of gay history in public schools. What will this mean for our curriculum?
