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Newswise: My child is immunocompromised. How can I protect their health while they’re in school?
Released: 19-Aug-2022 10:15 AM EDT
My child is immunocompromised. How can I protect their health while they’re in school?
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert shares advice on health and wellness as students transition back into the classroom.

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Released: 18-Aug-2022 12:55 PM EDT
Q&A: Advice for a Healthy, Stress-Free Return to School
Cedars-Sinai

For the past two-plus years, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted children’s education and frustrated parents. Today, with the back-to-school season in full swing, Suzanne Silverstein, MA, ART, founding director of Cedars-Sinai Share & Care, and Rose Bisellach, RN, nurse manager in the Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Emergency Room, give their best advice for starting a successful school year.

   
Released: 18-Aug-2022 12:00 PM EDT
Is It Still Worth Attending a University?
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

In recent years, cultural and academic education has been disproportionately influenced by the concept of “competence,” at the expense of pursuing a well-rounded, liberal arts foundation.

Newswise: Media Advisory: Move-in Day 2022
Released: 16-Aug-2022 12:15 PM EDT
Media Advisory: Move-in Day 2022
University of Illinois Chicago

More than 3,000 students will live on campus this fall.

Newswise: 1 in 3 parents worry that school traffic is a danger for kids
10-Aug-2022 9:50 AM EDT
1 in 3 parents worry that school traffic is a danger for kids
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Nearly a third of parents worry about their child’s safety to and from school with more than a quarter believing it’s likely that a child will get hurt near the drop-off area.

Released: 10-Aug-2022 12:15 PM EDT
DePaul University faculty experts available to discuss back-to-school topics
DePaul University

National education discussions from teacher shortages to curriculum requirements and school safety have been front and center throughout the summer. With many school districts close to opening the 2022-23 academic year, including Chicago Public Schools on Aug. 22, DePaul University experts are available to offer insights and commentary on a variety of back-to-school topics.

Released: 9-Aug-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Consider yourself a foodie? Dig into these latest headlines from the Food Science channel
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Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Food Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 8-Aug-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Planning Ahead Can Make the First Day of School Less Stressful
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Pediatrician recommends these steps parents can take to help their children—and themselves—transition from the swimming pool to the classroom as smoothly as possible.

   
Released: 8-Aug-2022 1:15 PM EDT
Teachers critical to detecting and reporting child maltreatment
Cornell University

School closures during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic may have resulted in at least 5,500 fewer reports of endangered children, according to a new study showing teachers’ essential role in the early detection and reporting of child maltreatment.

8-Aug-2022 12:05 AM EDT
On Our Sleeves® Survey Reveals Most Parents Believe Their Children Will Have Mental Health-Related Challenges Going Back to School
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Every new school year comes with its own set of emotions – from worry to excitement – for kids. After years of a global pandemic, safety concerns and other stresses of today, we have to prioritize checking in with children to understand what they are thinking and feeling.

Released: 5-Aug-2022 6:05 PM EDT
Study finds full-occupancy, in-person teaching did not lead to SARS-CoV-2 in-class transmission at Boston University
Boston University School of Medicine

Is there evidence of in-class transmission of SARS-CoV-2 on a university campus that has mandated vaccination and masking? The answer is no.

Newswise: ACI to Host Webinar on CDC’s New Resource for Schools: Clean Hands and Spaces
Released: 19-Jul-2022 8:05 AM EDT
ACI to Host Webinar on CDC’s New Resource for Schools: Clean Hands and Spaces
American Cleaning Institute

Join the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) as we showcase the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention new online training resources - Clean Hands and Spaces - for educators, administrators, and supporting personnel in K-12 schools and early care and education settings. Sign-up now for the free August 4 webinar.

Released: 29-Jun-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Study Looks at How Friends Can Work Together to Help Protect Against Unwanted Sexual Experiences in the First Year of College
University at Buffalo

A new study from the University at Buffalo is helping researchers understand how women in their early college years can use friends-based strategies to help avoid unwanted sexual experiences.

Released: 29-Jun-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Most New Jersey Parents Support Depression Screening in Schools, But They Have Some Concerns
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A majority — more than 75 percent — of New Jersey parents of middle and high school students recognize the benefits of screening and early detection of depression risk in adolescents but many express concerns about potential unintended consequences of screening, according to a survey of New Jersey parents and guardians of children ages 12 to 18.

Newswise: Seat Assignments Drive Friendships Among Elementary School Children
Released: 28-Jun-2022 8:30 AM EDT
Seat Assignments Drive Friendships Among Elementary School Children
Florida Atlantic University

Most teachers focus on academic considerations when assigning seats. A new study is the first to show that these classroom seat assignments also have important implications for children’s friendships and the enormous influence that teachers wield over the interpersonal lives of children.

Released: 14-Jun-2022 3:15 PM EDT
"Yes, optimists live longer" and more research news on Aging for media
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Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Aging channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 26-May-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Large Multi-Hospital Study: Adolescent Females Were Especially Vulnerable to Mental Health Impact of Pandemic-Related School Closings
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Data from 44 hospitals in 26 states show that suicide or self-injury and depressive disorders were the primary mental health reasons children received emergency department (ED) or hospital inpatient care after statewide school closures were enacted during the first part of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Released: 24-May-2022 7:05 AM EDT
“New York Yankees Healthy Home Plate Program” Partners with “Tower Farms” and “Green Bronx Machine” to Teach Local Young People About the Importance of Nutrition and Ways to Prepare Healthy, Affordable Meals
Green Bronx Machine and New York Yankees

The New York Yankees today announced that the Yankee Stadium Tower Garden will be unveiled Monday, May 23 at 1:45 p.m. at Yankee Stadium’s Gate 2. Participating in the event will be community leaders, Yankees executives, local students and Yankees pitchers Nestor Cortes and Michael King (full list of attendees noted further below).

     
Released: 17-May-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Stress could make us more likable, and other Behavioral Science news tips
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Here are some of the latest articles added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 16-May-2022 2:35 PM EDT
Muscle-building linked to weapon carrying and physical fighting
University of Toronto

Gun violence and school violence have been on the rise since the pandemic, as have eating disorders and body image issues among adolescents — which includes an emphasis on muscularity as today’s body ideal for many boys.

   
Newswise: New Study Shows Hybrid Learning Led to Significant Reduction in Covid-19 Spread
Released: 28-Apr-2022 4:50 PM EDT
New Study Shows Hybrid Learning Led to Significant Reduction in Covid-19 Spread
Georgia Institute of Technology

A new study published in BMC Public Health shows that hybrid learning utilizing alternating school days for children offers a significant reduction in community disease spread. Total closure in favor of remote learning, however, offers little additional advantage over that hybrid option.

     
Released: 28-Apr-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Chicago Public Schools and Lurie Children’s Hospital Expand Partnership to Support Youth Mental Health
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Center for Childhood Resilience (CCR) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are expanding a comprehensive and collaborative system to better identify and respond to Pre-K-12 students who need mental health support. The expansion from 200 CPS pilot schools to all District schools aims to strengthen the District’s response to an escalating national youth mental health crisis, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newswise: University Police: Building Trust and Strengthening Community
Released: 11-Apr-2022 4:10 PM EDT
University Police: Building Trust and Strengthening Community
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

University Police Departments implement strategies to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors

Newswise: CSU Trustees Pass Resolution to Strengthen Institutional Culture
Released: 22-Mar-2022 5:05 PM EDT
CSU Trustees Pass Resolution to Strengthen Institutional Culture
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Board action formally launches Fresno State investigation and Title IX assessment, as well as review of retreat rights, letters of recommendation and executive transition program

Released: 10-Mar-2022 3:15 PM EST
Study: School Clinicians Need More Training in Opioid Misuse Interventions
University at Albany, State University of New York

A new study finds that school-based health center providers lack the training and confidence to successfully deliver opioid misuse interventions.

8-Mar-2022 8:05 AM EST
Universal Masking in Schools is Shown to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
Duke Health

School districts that required masking saw lower rates of COVID-19 transmission within schools last fall compared to those with optional masking policies, according to a study by the ABC Science Collaborative.

Newswise: Professor receives grant to study pandemic impact on school boards
Released: 2-Mar-2022 2:45 PM EST
Professor receives grant to study pandemic impact on school boards
Cornell College

Cornell College Assistant Professor of American Politics Megan Goldberg was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Spencer Foundation to explore what’s happening in boardrooms across the country.

Newswise: COVID-19 in the Classroom: Simulating the Spread
Released: 25-Feb-2022 9:35 AM EST
COVID-19 in the Classroom: Simulating the Spread
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A team at Argonne National Laboratory used Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Summit, the nation's fastest supercomputer, to study how aerosol viral particles are distributed in a ventilated classroom.

Newswise: New Jersey Safe Schools Program Research Provides Educator Views and Priorities on Emergency Preparedness and Gun Violence
Released: 16-Feb-2022 10:05 AM EST
New Jersey Safe Schools Program Research Provides Educator Views and Priorities on Emergency Preparedness and Gun Violence
Rutgers School of Public Health

The Rutgers School of Public Health’s New Jersey Safe Schools Program utilized a statewide platform to conduct a survey on school emergency preparedness and built environment attributes by evaluating teacher concerns and perceptions in the fall of 2019.

Newswise: Opportunities for Growth
Released: 14-Feb-2022 5:05 PM EST
Opportunities for Growth
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Campus gardens and farms help address basic needs across the CSU by providing fresh produce for students.

Released: 4-Feb-2022 1:05 PM EST
CSU Dominguez Hills to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up Clinic Feb. 16
California State University, Dominguez Hills

CSUDH is partnering with Rite Aid to bring this vaccination clinic to campus to make it easier for everyone to get vaccinated and stop the spread of COVID-19.

Released: 26-Jan-2022 1:45 PM EST
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Newswise: Prioritise children’s wellbeing amid a COVID return to school
Released: 24-Jan-2022 11:05 PM EST
Prioritise children’s wellbeing amid a COVID return to school
University of South Australia

As a split return to school remains on the cards for South Australian families, early childhood experts are encouraging parents to focus on their child’s wellbeing, especially in the face of another potentially difficult year.

Released: 4-Jan-2022 9:00 AM EST
Nationwide study finds no significant link between in-person schooling and COVID infection rates
Binghamton University, State University of New York

A new study led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York shows that COVID-19 incidence rates were not statistically different in counties with in-person learning versus remote school modes in most regions of the U.S.

Released: 29-Dec-2021 9:00 AM EST
With ‘Test-to-Stay,’ Children and Staff Can Safely Remain in School After COVID Exposures
Duke Clinical Research Institute

Children and staff who repeatedly test negative for COVID-19 after contact with someone who has the illness can safely remain in school if universal masking programs are in place, according to a new “test-to-stay” study report from the ABC Science Collaborative.

Released: 22-Dec-2021 4:20 PM EST
The California State University to Require COVID-19 Vaccination Booster for Spring 2022 Term
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

​The California State University announced today that it will require faculty, staff and students who are accessing university facilities or programs to receive a vaccine booster shot in order to be fully immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and in compliance with the university's COVID-19 vaccination policy.​

Released: 15-Dec-2021 11:50 AM EST
Identifying schools with high lead levels in drinking water
American Chemical Society (ACS)

In a new study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters, researchers used real-world data to determine an approach for identifying schools likely to have problematic tap water lead levels

Newswise: Faces of 2021 Fall Graduates: Together Again
Released: 2-Dec-2021 1:05 PM EST
Faces of 2021 Fall Graduates: Together Again
University of Northern Colorado

After the numerous challenges brought on by COVID-19, students were able to enjoy a sense of normalcy this past fall as on-campus students returned for in-person classes and the university restored activities and events that were canceled during the 2020-21 academic year due to the pandemic. Meet nine of the more than 840 undergraduate and graduate students who persevered through the challenges and are graduating on Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11.

Released: 2-Dec-2021 9:55 AM EST
Open talk, open door: Helping kids, teens after a school shooting
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Tips and resources for parents of children in the wake of the Michigan school shooting and amid the stress of the pandemic

   
25-Nov-2021 2:20 PM EST
Nonalcoholic Beverage Provision May Curb Underage Drinking Among Greek-life College Students
Research Society on Alcoholism

Availability of nonalcoholic beverages together with alcohol price increases could reduce alcohol consumption among college students at high risk for drinking-related harm, according to a study in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

   
Newswise: Are your kids keeping up at school?
Released: 19-Nov-2021 8:30 AM EST
Are your kids keeping up at school?
University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is creating individual student learning profiles to help teachers better monitor and support Australian school children.

Released: 10-Nov-2021 9:00 AM EST
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Awarded Grant to Study COVID-19 Safety Measures in Schools
Johns Hopkins Medicine

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many children have returned to school in-person this year for the first time in 18 months. The instruction may be the same, but the classrooms look and feel much different with safety measures in place to help prevent spread of the virus. These precautions range from masking to keeping children with runny noses and coughs home from school.

Released: 3-Nov-2021 1:30 PM EDT
Study: In Much of the U.S., Virtual School Did Not Lower COVID-19 Case Rates in Surrounding Communities
University of Utah Health

New research suggests that in most regions, with the exception of the South, opening schools for in-person learning was not associated with an increase in COVID-19 case rates in the community.



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