Published: Saturday, Apr. 6, 2013 – 12:00 am | Page 11A http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/06/5320555/viewpoints-schools-need-to-help.html As a mom and teacher, I am challenged again and again by...
Caffeine is a stimulant; it makes us more alert and can give a sometimes much-needed boost of energy. But too much caffeine can also cause unpleasant effects that may be more serious in some people. ...
Here’s the weekly roundup from BagtheJunk.org, NEA HIN’s sister website dedicated to all things healthy school food. #FoodFri Recap: Top Tactics for Nudging Kids Toward Healthier Foods at ...
Topics: Green Schools, Indoor Air Quality, Indoor Environmental Quality Read Across America Day 2012 is showcasing The Lorax and while there may be many a Truffula tree planted, it’s also a grea...
Please note that April is the “Month of the Military Child* Read on for a guest blog from Federal Education Association President Michael Priser and find resource links at the bottom of his blog. Wh...
You can read Part 1 of Nora’s Series on immunization here. Schools are important centers of activity for vaccination. In addition to informing parents about requirements and verifying immuniz...
For the approximately six million children in the U.S. who have one or more food allergies, going back to school can be scary. Ensuring that schools are ready to help students manage their food alle...
“Whooping cases on the rise!” This headline (or something similar) led over a hundred news stories in the first week of August. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 17...
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24. According to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior...
Happy New Year! I always find it exciting to start a new book (no Kindle yet), and that’s what the turn of the year does for me, too. It’s like being given a fresh slate to do with as one pleases—...