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One of the milestone events of every school year is the 100th day of learning.The  100th day of school most commonly falls sometime in January or February, dependent upon the first day of the school year. No matter your current grade level, you should be 100 days smarter when this day arrives! It is said that the idea for this popular school day came about in the 1990s along with the "new" math (which I am still trying to master!). Following the holiday break faculty and students …

I'm getting old! Not 100 years old yet, but I did have to ask myself a few years ago what all this fuss was about with the 100th day of school! When I was in grade school our only celebrations were the Halloween and Christmas parties.  Today we celebrate, and of course document, every little milestone of our kiddos' lives! Our home is filled with ribbons, medals, and trophies for just participating! I can't help wonder how today's children will ever know the feeling of not being rewarded …