by Katherine Clark
During the last school year, nearly 8,000 Massachusetts high school students dropped out. As with any pervasive challenge, the reasons are not always clear: some students left school to pursue work; others indicated they would transfer to another school, but never did. But for the majority of these children, we really do not know why they dropped out or where they ended up.… [more]
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Keeping our Students in School
Empowering Our Students in the Digital Age
by Katherine Clark
March is Women’s History Month, a time when our school children learn about the women who have shaped the progress of our nation and our world. These education efforts teach
students about the many ways that women have pioneered advances in education, civil rights, science and engineering, sports, business and government. They also send an important message to all children: there is no limit to what you can do.… [more]
Nutritious Meals for Our Seniors
Nutritious Meals for Our Seniors
by Katherine Clark
March is National Nutrition Awareness Month, a nutrition education campaign created annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to promote informed food choices and healthy physical activity.
This year’s campaign encourages families to use the “My Plate” concept developed by the USDA. It endorses a healthy diet that: emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, transfats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. You can learn more at www.choosemyplate.gov… [more].
Budget Season
by Katherine Clark
Budget season is upon us on Beacon Hill. As we plunge into the budget debate for Fiscal Year 2013, which begins July 1, 2012, we again face a constrained fiscal environment.
While the Massachusetts economy is recovering and our unemployment rate is improving, we still face significant challenges: getting people back to work in good-paying jobs, growing local businesses, and supporting our schools, cities and towns as they work to provide vital services.… [more]
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