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Have you ever calculated how many cupcakes your child might eat at school birthday parties over the course of a year? If it seems like too many, get some tips in this week’s newsletter on how to make classroom celebrations healthier. Also, check out what some rural school districts in Colorado are doing to get kids moving and eating better. And get some tips on what to do if you are in the unfortunate situation of watching your child’s grades slide. Finally, in Confessions of a Partially Proficient Parent, read about the prevalence of sexual harassment (of girls and boys) in our nation’s schools and share your thoughts by clicking on the link. Enjoy!
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Healthy Schools
Ideas for healthy school celebrations
Sure, Halloween’s over for this year. But what about those classroom birthday parties? If those parties feature candy, cookies, sweet drinks and cupcakes slathered in frosting, your child is ingesting a whole lot of sugar. Get this expert’s take on healthy alternatives.
 What works in terms of school wellness in a large urban or suburban school districts in Colorado may not work out in the country. Find out what initiatives are underway to find the right recipe for school wellness on the Eastern Plains or the San Luis Valley.
A place at school where students can unload stress and worry – Helicopter parents can hinder kids’ exercise – School lunch proposals set off dispute – Recovering the lost art of cooking from scratch at school – Teen weight loss: They’re doing it wrong.
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Teaching and Learning
Are your child’s grades tanking at school? Are you getting one too many notes from the teacher about your child’s behavior? Here are some tips and things to consider before you lay down the law.
Big Brain Club says “hello” (VIDEO) – Study: Pre-K crucial to best third grade reading outcomes – Monarch High’s Donley named Colorado’s Teacher of the Year – U.S. school kids showing slight improvement in math – Soaring Eagles and Harris Bilingual honored.
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Safe Schools
Editor blogs about a report showing that half of the nation’s middle- and high-schoolers say they’ve been sexually harassed at school. The numbers are surprising – but that’s because these incidents are rarely reported.
School bullying: Kids React (VIDEO) – Asian Americans most bullied in U.S. schools – After rape by H.S. “friend” Boulder woman finds her voice – Meth discussion draws passionate crowd – Boy assaults gay student as cell phone captures attack – Fight against bullying moves to Congress. |
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Julie Poppen
Editor, EdNews Parent
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Do teachers make too much money?
There has much ado this week over a recent report by the Heritage Foundation, a well-known conservative think tank, arguing that teachers are overpaid. What do you think? Check out the report yourself, and take the poll on EdNews Parent’s Facebook page.
Healthy Schools Champion Score Cards are here
The Colorado Department of Education, the Colorado Legacy Foundation, and the Colorado Coalition for Healthy Schools present the Healthy School Champions Score Card.
Complete the score card with a team at your school by Jan. 10, 2012, and your school will be in the running for recognition and a monetary award. The score card assesses your school based on best practices in health education, physical education and activity, health services, nutrition services, counseling, psychological and social services, healthy and safe school environment,
health promotion for staff, and community,family and student involvement.
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