Education-Related Cases Part of High Court Workload

Education-Related Cases Part of High Court Workload
The U.S. Supreme Court's 2013-2014 term opened last week, despite the federal government shutdown. The justices rejected appeals in cases concerning drug-detection dogs in schools and student religious speech, among others involving education. Read more on Education Week News

Let's give children a healthy start in life
Every child deserves a healthy start, and every parent needs information and resources in the community to provide it. … “We cannot just talk about keeping kids healthy, we need to start taking action to remove some of the barriers to achieving good … Read more on BlueRidgeNow.com

MATFORCE unveils new drug prevention program for youth
The K-8 grade program includes many great ideas on making healthy choices so kids 'don't get started' on a path of experimentation that leads to drug and alcohol abuse. Kids who don't … Parents can help play the games, read talking tips and find … Read more on Prescott Daily Courier

Health law could overwhelm addiction services
And families fighting the affliction are beginning to consider a new avenue for help. "There is no illness currently being treated that will be more affected by the Affordable Care Act than addiction," said Tom McLellan, CEO of the nonprofit Treatment … Read more on Statesman Journal

LST Parent Program
WEBSITE: http://www.teachertube.com The Botvin LifeSkills Training Parent Program is designed to help parents strengthen communication with their children an…