Tag: Health
Early Diagnosis and Intervention for Dyslexia: Why It Matters
November is National Family Literacy Month, a time to reflect on the importance of literacy in our lives. Reading is a fundamental skill that opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and success. Unfortunately, not all...
Improving School Security, Reducing Teacher Turnover, and Enhancing Dyslexia Support: Key Focus Areas
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) has taken a proactive step towards enhancing school security by implementing new hi-tech Weapons Detection Systems from Athena Security. The district's Chief of Police, Henry Garcia, made the...
Ban on Cakes and Biscuits in School Lunches: The Debate in England
Schools in England are facing a debate over whether to ban cakes and biscuits from being served as part of school lunches due to their high sugar content. Food campaigners, including Action on Sugar,...
Decoding Threshold: A Key Barrier to Reading Proficiency in Older K-12 Students
Despite the expectation that students should have mastered basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading well into upper elementary school and beyond. According to a new study commissioned by...
Boost Student Engagement: 5 Classroom Environment Tips
Teachers have the challenging task of creating an engaging and welcoming classroom environment for their students. Classroom decor plays a significant role in achieving this goal, but it can be a daunting and costly...
End Exam Tunnel Vision: Phillipson Urges Schools to Prioritize Student Wellbeing
Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, emphasized the importance of prioritizing student well-being over academic success during a speech in Birmingham. She highlighted that while exam results are crucial for opening doors of opportunity, they...
Treating Obesity-Related Illness in Young Children in England
Thousands of young children in England are being treated for health issues related to severe obesity, leading experts to warn of a growing public health crisis. Data from the NHS shows that 9.6% of...