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Kentucky to Require Obesity Screenings in School, but to What Effect

Kentucky to Require Obesity Screenings in School, but to What Effect

Last week, the state Board of Education in Kentucky voted to begin routine body mass index (BMI) screenings of all students in their state’s K-12 schools. The proposal will require schools to measure and record a [...]

Boosting Confidence in Young Children

Boosting Confidence in Young Children

Low self-esteem and a lack of confidence is something that most of us associate with growing up and entering the world of adulthood. However, these issues are just as pertinent for children, and a child with [...]

Teen Journaling Can Build Teacher-Student Connection

Teen Journaling Can Build Teacher-Student Connection

Ever ask a middle or high school teacher if he/she has had their students journal for a week, a month or longer? You are likely to hear how it improved student-teacher connection, classroom rapport, and a [...]