by Diana Procopis | Jul 16, 2021 | News
Original article written by Perri Klass for The New York Times. During adolescent years it is a time when most teens experience puberty. In addition it is also an opportunity for them to grow in their relationships, figure out their identity and explore their...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 13, 2021 | News
Did you know that one in three American adults, and one in six American children, are obese? Each new generation lives a more sedentary lifestyle than the last. A study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services detected a cause-and-effect relationship...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 13, 2021 | News
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — At least 60,000 children and teens will be able to receive book kits from the New York Public Library (NYPL) to help stay engaged during the summer season. The kits will be available at all NYPL branch locations starting on Monday. 6...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 6, 2021 | News
Mental health professionals hope the attention leads to lasting change. As districts prepare for the fall after the first full year during the coronavirus pandemic, many are looking at ways to help best address the mental health needs of students, especially those who...
by Diana Procopis | Jul 6, 2021 | News
A new bill aiming to improve drinking water quality in New York schools will soon be delivered to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for approval after it passed in both the state senate and assembly. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried...
