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Children's Health in the National Spotlight

Naomi Dillon

Could the national discourse on childhood obesity be the tide that reverses America's weighty legacy?

Education Prevents Students From Smoking

Del Stover

You may think your students understand the dangers of using tobacco, but slick advertising campaigns and new smokeless products make it all the more important to reinforce the message

New School Sports on the Horizon

Lawrence Hardy

Increasingly, nontraditional sports like lacrosse and bowling are taking their place in schools next to football, basketball, and soccer

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School Boards' Complex Roles: Going out there with a clear message and strong supporting materials is perhaps the single most powerful, cost-effective tool you and your board members can wield in fostering positive community relations. My only caveat is that you must thoroughly rehearse, and then rehearse some more, preferably in a group setting.