Topic – Schools
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New program has professionals teaching students real world skills
Citizen Schools in New York
The Citizen Schools program is bringing private sector professionals into urban public schools to share their expertise with youth after classes let out.
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Diverse schools help combat gentrification
Amid changing neighborhoods
Gentrification is happening in cities throughout America, but some school districts are implementing policies to encourage diversity and provide opportunities.
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Kids who walk or bike to school concentrate better
Says Dutch study
A study released in the Netherlands last year shows there is a distinct link between concentration, diet, and exercise.
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Kelly Keena
Schools break kid's spirits?
Are schools breaking children's spirits? Life and learning beyond walls
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75 HISD schools make high performing list
Most in state
HISD had more schools earn a place on the high performing schools list than Dallas, Fort Worth, SanAntonio, and Austin combined.
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EPA releases draft school siting guidelines
90 day public comment period
The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued draft guidance for the optimal methods of siting schools to protect student, teacher, and community health.
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Community centered schools
What is a community centered school? According to an article published by the International City/County Management Association, the National Trust…
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