Lap belts an issue for school bus safety
- Published on Tuesday, 08 September 2015 00:06
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In an effort to promote safer riding for students, many school districts have made school bus lap belts mandatory. But the very devices aimed at protecting children actually could be putting them at greater risk for injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Only three states require seatbelts on new school buses, and those are New York, New Jersey and Florida. They are optional in other states. Recognizing a Child's Learning Disability
- Published on Wednesday, 02 September 2015 00:00
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When a child heads off to school, the hope of parents is the child has every opportunity to succeed and realize his or her full academic potential. Some students, however, could unknowingly begin school without a level playing field.Extracurriculars could help improve school performance
- Published on Thursday, 27 August 2015 00:57
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Parents and students who want to improve grades and classroom performance may want to look to extracurricular activities. There is evidence that some after-school activities can actually help promote better results inside of the classroom -- even helping to mediate symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.Engineers help improve the world
- Published on Wednesday, 26 August 2015 00:29
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It has been frequently stated that, "Scientists investigate that which already is; engineers create that which has never been." Some of the greatest challenges of modern life have been
Unique ways to save on school supplies
- Published on Monday, 24 August 2015 00:10
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When it comes to school, costs are rising across the board. Though tuition hikes get most of the publicity, additional expenses associated with school can add up as well, and school supplies are no exception.
