Dr. Oz and Argosy University: The Human Brain

Meatless Monday: Coming to a Cafeteria Near You?

http://greenbiz.com/blog/2009/10/05/meatless-monday-coming-cafeteria-near-you

Meatless Monday, the idea that one day a week you enjoy a vegetarian diet as a way of cutting the carbon footprint of your food supply, has only slowly made its way into the public consciousness.

What do you think about Meatless Mondays?

Google Education Apps used by over 5 Million students

http://www.smashapps.org/2009/09/googles-education-apps-now-used-by-over.html

Google Apps education edition is now used by thousands of schools in more than 145 countries around the world, which has increased it's reach to over 5 million school students. Google also announced growth of 400% in the number of students using Google Apps on campus.

Is your school using Google Apps education edition? Do you like it?

Stay Fit During Back-to-School Madness

http://exercise.about.com/od/plateausmotivation/a/backtoschool.htm

Staying fit and squeezing in exercise during back-to-school chaos may seem impossible. With the shopping for school clothes and supplies, registering at a new school or dealing with upset kids who don't want summer to end, exercise may not be at the top of your list. of At the same time, it's the perfect opportunity to return to the exercise routine you may have abandoned in favor of outdoor fun. If you find you're putting it off until your schedule calms down, you might be waiting for a long, long time.

How do you keep fit while juggling other activities?

Schools Deploy Arsenals of Sanitizers Against Swine Flu Threat

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/16/AR2009091603551.html

Should the swine flu appear at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School in Germantown, a veritable arsenal of weaponry awaits. What is your school or college doing to counter the flu virus this season?

Reconstructing Iraq’s education system

http://www.unesco.org/en/education/dynamic-content-single-view/news/reconstructing_iraqs_education_system/back/9195/

From printing new textbooks to supporting the launch of an educational television channel, UNESCO is actively engaged in the reconstruction of Iraq’s education system. These activities are highlighted in an exhibit on Iraq and UNESCO’s post conflict/post disaster (PCPD) responses.

Online Education Beats the Classroom

http://www.interactyx.com/blog/online-education-beats-the-classroom

The New York Times published an article based on a 12 year study comprehensive study on online education at all levels (K-12, college and adult continuing education programs of all kinds) was recently published. The study encompassed 99 quantitative studies comparing online and instructor lead courses. What are your personal opinions on online education and traditional brick and mortar classrooms?

ADD and ADHD: Focus on Foods

http://www.edarticle.com/special-education/add-and-adhd/add-and-adhd-focus-on-foods.html

When it comes to food, some people want it both ways. They want to have the freedom to eat what they want but they don't want to accept the ramifications for what they are eating. Do you have food allergies that affect your behavior? What have you done to remedy the situation?

Want to Improve Education? Let Kids Sleep

http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB115708042595051537-lMyQjAxMDE2NTA3MjAwODIwWj.html

Do your kids get enough sleep? Do you have any techniques to get them to go to bed?