Study Examines Family Meals & Nutrition in Low-income Households
A new study by researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows that low-income families often fall short in reaching adequate nutrition in […]
Month: June 2011
Reading at Home Increases School Readiness
Reading books with parents is an example of “home learning,” which a new paper shows can improve low-income children’s readiness for school. […]
Social Factors and Mortality Rates
A paper published in the American Journal of Public Health shows that the number of deaths attributable to social factors in the […]
City Connects School Wins Health Award
The John F. Kennedy elementary school in Jamaica Plain, a City Connects school, is being honored by the Alliance for a Healthier […]
More “Getting In” Series Installments
The Boston Globe ran two articles over the weekend in its “Getting In” series about the Boston Public Schools’ lottery. The first, […]
The Freedom to Learn: Sam Chaltain TED Talk
Another TED talk worth watching: Sam Chaltain is a DC-based writer, educator, and organizational change consultant. He works with schools, school districts, […]