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  • Last week brought reports of a decrease in the rate of childhood obesity in preschoolers. According to data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity in preschoolers dropped by 43 percent between 2003-2004 and 2011-2012, from 14 percent of children to 8 percent.

    Childhood Obesity: Celebrating Successes and Pressing On

    Last week brought reports of a decrease in the rate of childhood obesity in preschoolers. According to data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity in preschoolers dropped by 43 percent between 2003-2004 and 2011-2012, from 14 percent of children to 8 percent.

  • Ask any district and they’ll tell you that community engagement is of paramount importance—especially when it comes to school turnaround. But dig deeper, and you’ll find a lot of debate about what engagement really looks like.

    Margo Roen: Skeptics, messes & other unconventional ideas for meaningful community engagement

    Ask any district and they’ll tell you that community engagement is of paramount importance—especially when it comes to school turnaround. But dig deeper, and you’ll find a lot of debate about what engagement really looks like.

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