DEAR ABBY: Schoolchildren, especially middle school or high school students who may not be socially adept, often eat lunch alone because they don’t know what to do when it comes to joining other kids at the lunch table. My grandson, who is autistic, is one of them.
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Indian Lake High School students helping influence elementary
Indian Lake High School’s SADD members are focusing on positive behaviors during their annual presentations at Indian Lake Elementary School. The ILHS Students Against Destructive Decisions Club recently made an impression on 4th graders when they had them chew up a Tootsie Roll and spit it into a cup, showing the residue left behind in the lungs by smoking cigarettes.
Get out: Ways to spend your Saturday
… to 12:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 2500 Channing Way. With the recent and upcoming changes in our local and national health care system, this event holds an open forum discussing health insurance’s impact on an individual’s health care. There also …
Time for healthier start times for our schools: Anthony Portantino
… the vast majority of public middle and high schools in California begin at times that are counter to the sleep-health needs and developmental norms of adolescents. In essence, we know the right thing to do, but do the direct opposite. Adequate sleep …
Teen theater group to dramatize youth prescription drug abuse
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Norwich – The growing trend of youths using and abusing prescription drugs will be played out on the Slater Auditorium stage Wednesday as “The Looking In Theater Group” presents skits depicting dramatic scenes showcasing the issue, followed by a discussion with the audience.
LETTER: Lawmaker’s plan to have Nevada schools track obesity levels a bad idea
… at increased risk for a variety of diseases. But is fat-shaming these overweight kids and their families good public health policy, the proper role of our limited school resources, or any business of teachers, school nurses, principals, …
More Teens Turning Their Backs on Tanning Beds
… indoor tanning appears to give them a false sense of security when they step outdoors into real sunlight, said Guy, a health economist with the CDC’s division of cancer prevention and control. “We also found that among the 1.2 million high school …
Hospital installs restrictions after recent spike of flu cases
… cases, according to Debra Graem, the hospital’s infection preventionist. Information on the Virginia Department of Health’s website shows flu is widespread. That means flu outbreaks or increases in lab-confirmed flu cases or incidences of …
School budget set, reflects 6.3% increase in state funding
… funds to school districts, instead freezing discretionary funds while adding a new $15 million line item to cover health insurance cost increases, arguing that that would free up more of school districts’ discretionary funds for other expenses. …
JFAC debates public school budget, health insurance costs…
Sen. Dean Mortimer, R-Idaho Falls, arguing for his motion for the Operations Division of the public school budget, said he believes the public school budget needs a line item for health insurance costs. “More and more districts are saying that they need a line item,” he said.
Rochester might oust 200 students over vaccine requirements
… nce they do. The Star Tribune (http://strib.mn/2leuDRA ) reports school officials are working with the Olmsted Public Health, the Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Clinic to provide easier access to immunizations before school starts in fall 2017.
Students create cigarette – healthier’ for smokers, – better’ for environment
Middle school students in Oldham County say they’ve created a “green” cigarette that’s healthier for smokers and better for the environment. In the back of an Oldham County classroom, you’ll find a small group of middle schoolers with a major invention.
NRHS Students Advance to State Science Competition
Two New Rochelle High School students are making a name for themselves in science research, winning recognition among their peers and advancing to the Upstate Junior Science and Humanities Symposia competition on March 7 at SUNY Albany. Melanie Anaya and Ana Acevedo, both seniors, competed with over 500 students in the Westchester-Rockland Division of the Junior Science and Humanities Symposia , a program designed to challenge and engage students grades 9 through 12 in science, technology, engineering or mathematics .
A new way to count the poor
… as families no longer submit the applications.” In contrast, using information about enrollment in subsidized health insurance programs gives the state accurate information about each student’s need, Roy said. If Malloy’s new definition for …
Sick day
… school doesn’t have a specific policy regarding when to close for an outbreak, but a discussion with the UnityPoint Health clinic staff in Manson led to this decision. “They thought it might be a good idea to get kids out for the day, get things …
Later high school start times may improve academic success: study
… University in New Britain. “This connects the dots between the world of science and education,” she told Reuters Health. “Through this, educators and parents can see how lack of sleep impacts the school indicators that we use to measure student …
Tulsa elementary teacher dies from the flu
On Thursday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that the number of deaths from this flu season doubled in one week. In all, 23 people have died from the flu across Oklahoma since the beginning of September.
Adams-Cheshire district hears possible budget solutions; public hearings to follow
A consultant’s study of the Adams Cheshire Regional School District culminated Wednesday in recommended restructuring possibilities that range from consolidating the district’s two elementary schools to severing the towns’ regional agreement altogether. The report also recommended a series of best practices that varied from an enhanced nepotism policy to switching health care providers that could save the district nearly $1 million annually, according to estimates.
Adams-Cheshire district hears possible budget solutions; public hearings to follow
A consultant’s study of the Adams Cheshire Regional School District culminated Wednesday in recommended restructuring possibilities that range from consolidating the district’s two elementary schools to severing the towns’ regional agreement altogether. The report also recommended a series of best practices that varied from an enhanced nepotism policy to switching health care providers that could save the district nearly $1 million annually, according to estimates.
New article highlights prevalence of nonmedical prescription drug use among young people
Balancing a country’s need to make prescription drugs available to those in need while simultaneously curbing nonmedical use is one of our greatest challenges, according to a perspective article just published by Silvia Martins, MD, PhD, associate professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and a colleague at American University of Beirut. The article published in World Psychiatry , the journal of the World Psychiatric Association, cites research finding increased rates of deaths worldwide from prescription opioids as high as 550 percent depending on country and time-period.
Butler Area SD supt. resigns as district copes with water crisis under his watch
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Litchfield asked to accept teacher salary increases
… costs for both years, said school officials. Dennis Miller, member of the budget committee, voiced concerns about the health insurance costs and how much the district is covering for teachers. “I think you will be hard pressed to find a business …
DOH calls on DepEd to listen to their side
THE Department of Health urged the Department of Education and other stakeholders to listen to their side first as to the urgency to implement their initiative in giving access to condoms among among youngsters who are most susceptible to Human Immunodeficiency Virus- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome . DOH Davao Regional director Dr. Abdullah Dumama told SunStar Davao that he still believes that their campaign to provide a platform to give free access to condom among senior high school students, which is scheduled this year, will help in curbing the growing number of HIV-Aids cases.
Things to do in Morgan County
Author, educator and entrepreneur Steve Spangler will present “The Science of Building Communities and Making Connections” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at The Sanctuary, 14587 U.S. Highway 34, in Fort Morgan. Spangler will entertain, educate and fascinate attendees using principles of science to demonstrate how to improve business and communication practices.
Student of the Year candidate on how to change a life
It was when he committed to be a Student of the Year candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society , the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer research. Israel, a sophomore at Loyola High School in Los Angeles, is one of 14 L.A. area students accepted into the Students of the Year program.
E-Cigarettes Not a Smoking Deterrent for Kids
… or abusing marijuana or prescription painkillers. Among the teens in the study who “vaped,” rates of those health risks were not as high as smokers’ were. But they were higher compared with kids who used no tobacco-related products. Last year, the …
Georgia editorial roundup
… on the economic-impact levers that government controls. Improving sub-par K-12 schools and addressing the state’s health care shortcomings top that list, in our view. Lawmakers should quickly begin work toward reinforcing the financial situation of …
New Iowa project encourages teens to not use tanning beds
… month. It encourages teens to not use tanning beds, especially before events like prom or spring break. Unity Point Health says Malignant Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, is becoming more and more common among young people. They’re …
Questions surround proposal to consolidate school health benefits
Little information is available on the potential effects for tens of thousands of teachers of consolidating their health insurance into a single statewide system. Gov. Sam Brownback included the health insurance proposal in his budget this week, in hopes of saving the state $40 million in fiscal 2018 and twice as much in years after that.
For Scout Foundation brings in more than $8k in donations during St….
The For Scout Foundation raised almost $1,100 Jan. 5 during the dual meet between St. Charles East and St. Charles North boys swim teams. The foundation also held a fundraiser during the girls’ meet last fall, which brings the total raised to over $7,000 just this year alone for the For Scout Foundation.
For Scout Foundation brings in more than $8k in donations during St….
The For Scout Foundation raised almost $1,100 Jan. 5 during the dual meet between St. Charles East and St. Charles North boys swim teams. The foundation also held a fundraiser during the girls’ meet last fall, which brings the total raised to over $7,000 just this year alone for the For Scout Foundation.
Pharmacist hopes to stop drug abuse by talking to elementary students
… it, we’ve lost the battle,” he said. Goforth speaks as part of Project DARIS: a group of pharmacists, nurses and health care professionals giving free substance abuse prevention education for grades K-12. He’s pushing for legislation that would …
Mumps outbreak
A health crisis is affecting our state. 36 people in Spokane now have the mumps and, some kids who haven’t been immunized against the disease won’t be allowed in school for weeks at a time.
Teachers in Philadelphia plan a Black Lives Matter week
A teachers’ organization in Philadelphia is encouraging teachers to wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts and provide lessons on the movement every day for one week. Amy Roat of the Caucus of Working Educators tells radio station KYW that the group is urging participating teachers to let principals know of their plans for the week of Jan. 23 and isn’t encouraging anyone to be insubordinate.
Maumee Schools may get drug tests
The Maumee school board is expected to vote today on a policy that would subject many students to random drug testing beginning next school year. Students in grades seven through 12 who participate in athletics, extracurricular, or co-curricular activities would fall under the policy, as would high school students who request a parking pass.
Maumee Schools may get drug tests pending vote
The Maumee school board is expected to vote today on a policy that would subject many students to random drug testing beginning next school year. Students in grades seven through 12 who participate in athletics, extracurricular, or co-curricular activities would fall under the policy, as would high school students who request a parking pass.
Fifth-graders at Lake Pointe Elementary do extra chores to help Season for Caring
The students in MaryAnne Malicki’s fifth-grade class at Lake Pointe Elementary in the Lake Travis school district were hard at work in December. They raised $360 by doing extra chores such as pulling weeds, mowing the lawn and helping their neighbors.
K12 school leaders forecast top 2017 trends
Patricia Baltzley, board chair of the Gardiner School District in Montana, many high schools will to redesigned to meet new instructional needs. “The way high schools are currently designed-both with architecture and teaching and learning-needs to be revisioned in all high schools, not just those considered innovative.
Why did Tyrone Unsworth think his school didn’t care?
… can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). We know that adults who were bullied at school experience negative mental health outcomes as a result; in the short term, high rates of suicide and suicidal ideation, self-harm, and in the longer term, …
West Michigan High School students deliver gifts to kids with cancer
Children with pediatric cancer who will be staying at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital over the holidays received some very special care packages from a group of Jennison High School students. It all started with a group of students taking part in the ‘Bigger Than You’ class at the high school which is best described as a philanthropy class where students pick out something they are passionate about, get into groups, and do something that betters the community.