It’s tough being a kid in school these days – especially if you have severe allergies. A severe allergic reaction, or what’s called anaphylaxis, can be really serious and even life-threatening. It can...
Related NEA HIN Resources Understanding the Indoor Environment: IAQ Lesson Plans Take a Deep Breath and Thank Your Custodian About the Survey Mold, poor ventilation, temperature extremes, and chemical...
Old, lead-based paint is the most significant source of lead exposure in the U.S. today. It can be found on window frames, doors, or on the interior or exterior walls of buildings built before 1978, e...
Teacher, Arlington County Schools, Arlington, VA Heidi Smith is a third grade teacher in Arlington County, VA. A longtime NEA member and Nationally Board Certified Teacher, Ms. Smith is passionate abo...
“As a school custodian, I feel that the C.L.E.A.N. Award is important because it enhances the image of cutsodian in communities alla cross the country and brings to the forefront the importa...
Topics: Wellness We live in an age of information and complexity. No where is that more clear than when we visit the doctor (or other health care provider). Often we are confronted with information,...
This blog is the second of four that will look at prevention throughout the life span. Part 1 (infants and young children) was published earlier this week. Look for Part 3 and Part 4 next week. Prev...
You’ve probably heard concussions in the news lately. There has been a lot of discussion about the long-term side effects of football related injuries. Unfortunately, concussions don’t only happen t...
Approximately six million children in the U.S. have one or more food allergies, and among children with food allergies, 16-18% have experienced a reaction at school. At any time, school staff may need...
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