School

Scientific Panel Recommends Schools Open

September 14, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: September 14, 2020

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine issued a report stating that children should return to school wherever possible. The committee stated that for younger children as well as children with special needs, online learning is virtually ineffective. Emphasis… [read]

Lead Poisoning In Schools Is A Huge Problem Nation Wide

October 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards

Detroit recently made the decision to shut off public school’s drinking water because of “elevated levels” of lead and copper. In Baltimore City’s public schools, students haven’t been able to drink from water fountains for a decade. In May 2016,… [read]

Being Outdoors Improves Children’s Ability to Learn

January 24, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 25, 2018

A study recently published in the academic journal, Frontiers in Psychology, found that teaching a lesson to children outside allowed teachers to retain the attention of the kids for almost twice compared to a subsequent indoor lesson. We wanted to… [read]

School Lunches

July 1, 2012 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

For years our school systems have been feeding our children from boxes and cans. Prepackaged, processed foods and fried foods are the standard. Meals made from scratch with fresh whole fruits and vegetables are too expensive for the most of… [read]

How to be a Green School

May 23, 2010 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

In five steps Recycle Place recycling bins next to every trash can with each possible type of bin that makes sense for the area. The cafeteria is the best place to start. Make sure each bin is clearly labeled. In… [read]