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Health and nutrition

Posted inEarly Education

Kids with obesity do worse in school. One reason may be teacher bias 

Avatar photo by Kavitha Cardoza October 23, 2024October 25, 2024

Almost every day at the public elementary school she attended in Montgomery County, Maryland, Stephanie heard comments about her weight. Kids in her fifth grade class called her “fatty” instead of her name, she recalled; others whispered, “Do you want a cupcake?” as she walked by. One classmate spread a rumor that she had diabetes. […]

Posted inSolutions

More schools than ever are serving vegan meals in California. Here’s how they did it

by Frida Garza October 18, 2024October 17, 2024
Posted inElementary to High School

109 degrees on the first day of school? In some districts, extreme heat is delaying when students go back

by Erin Rode September 11, 2024September 16, 2024
Posted inSolutions

Community colleges tackle another challenge: Students recovering from past substance use

by Leah Fabel April 8, 2024April 9, 2024
Posted inFuture of Learning

An unexpected way to fight chronic absenteeism

Javeria Salman by Javeria Salman February 29, 2024February 28, 2024
Posted inEarly Education

After more than a dozen states said no to a new summer food benefit for children, advocates worry about filling the gap

Avatar photo by Ariel Gilreath February 8, 2024February 7, 2024
Posted inProof Points

PROOF POINTS: Schools’ mission shifted during the pandemic with healthcare, shelter and adult ed

Avatar photo by Jill Barshay November 6, 2023November 2, 2023
Posted inNews

Abortion bans complicate medical training, risk worsening OBGYN shortages 

by Sara Hutchinson October 13, 2023October 13, 2023
Posted inProof Points

PROOF POINTS: The research evidence for sex ed remains thin

Avatar photo by Jill Barshay October 2, 2023September 29, 2023
Posted inOpinion

OPINION: Here’s a great way to teach kids about climate change: Start with the food they eat

by Sara Elnakib and Jennifer Shukaitis February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

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