Federal Government is Concerned about Schools and Food Allergies

The federal government takes action in our education system in many ways. One form that has recently hit the school systems is in the topic of nutrition. Along with the stricter guidelines that are being placed on the healthy foods that must be served in our school cafeterias, the federal government is also taking a closer look into the foods that are most likely to be allergy problems for children. While many individual schools have their own plans in place for dealing with children who have food allergies, only a few states actually have a state wide plan. Those states … Continue reading

Connecticut Schools Close for Heat

The weather can cause quiet a strain over our lives. This uncontrollable factor seems to create our daily plans and influence our lives more than any other. In fact, the weather conditions can even be a great influencing factor when it comes to educating our school children. Schools close and cancel classes due to snow and blizzard icy conditions. They close due to tornados and storms. They close due to flooding. And now schools have closed early due to too much sunshine. Connecticut has been experiencing extreme heat conditions over the past few days. Many schools decided Monday that it … Continue reading

Education Week in Review: June 7- June 13

Education has made the news in several cases over the past week. While continuing the discussion about reading, I also threw in some tips about helping children make proper book selections. Issues were also discussed from Connecticut, Michigan, and the federal government. Sunday, June 8 Reading in the Second and Third Grade Classrooms This article continues the discussion of reading and how reading instruction should appear in the second and third grades. More Reading in Second and Third Grade Education.families.com/blog/more-reading-in-second-and-third-grade More reading skills and instructional tips are provided here for the second and third grade classrooms. Creating Story Maps This … Continue reading