Catholic school in Harlem turns MyPlate into a musical – District 6 “bans” sodas from school lunchrooms – Teaching our kids to eat well at school – Obese children outgrowing kids’ clothing and furniture – School lunch deemed unacceptable – Schools attach ‘fat monitors’ to students – Six inexpensive ways to weave exercise into your kid’s life.

Add this to the list of challenges youngsters with severe food allergies have to put up with – getting to the school lunchroom and discovering that there’s nothing on the menu they can safely eat. A new online system aims to fix that.

A neat infographic ties together how much time kids spend hooked to media, childhood obesity rates and the amount of money spent marketing junk food to kids. It’s brought to you by the online teacher education program at the University of Southern California.

‘SMASH: Make a Musical’ comes to Denver school – Teacher evaluation rules now law – Education gap grows between rich and poor, studies say – Contest would focus on teacher quality -Denver turnaround schools show “unreal” improvement in students’ math scores – Jeffco school cuts not as bad as feared – A+ group: Denver Plan needs overhaul.

Are you considering a mixed-aged classroom setting for your child? Learn what this expert has to say about classrooms that blend children of different ages. If you’re on the fence, this may help you make a decision.

Obama proposes $80 million boost for math/science education – Colorado to get its NCLB waiver – Thompson School District may put moratorium on field trips – Colorado’s battle over school funding – 10-year-old invents app that tracks reading homework.

New research shows adolescence is a crucial time for brain development and marijuana use can permanently change the teen brain. Also, young people who start using marijuana before age 18 are much more likely than adults to become addicted to the drug, experts say.

Chaz is one of 41 children under 18 in Colorado who have a medical marijuana license, according to the most recent data available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. And he’s convinced that marijuana is saving his life.

Teens are infamously moody, but how can you tell what behavior is normal and what should cause concern? Dr. Gregory L. Jantz, author and founder of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources near Seattle, Wash., offers some signs parents can look for.