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Peer reviewedGoldman, Lynn R. – Future of Children, 1995
Presents case studies on children's exposure to pesticides, including risks through the use of the insecticide aldicarb on bananas, the home use of diazinon, and the use of interior house paint containing mercury. These cases illustrate how regulatory agencies, parents, health-care providers, and others who come into contact with children have…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Case Studies, Child Health, Environmental Influences
Peer reviewedLandrigan, Philip J.; Carlson, Joy E. – Future of Children, 1995
Considers how the unique vulnerabilities of children challenge environmental policymaking, particularly as it concerns environmental contamination through manufactured chemicals. Contributions of educational and advocacy efforts are addressed as well as the interests of industry and the problems of environmental equity. A new approach to…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Business Responsibility, Chemical Industry, Child Health
Direct linkGladen, Beth C.; Rogan, Walter J. – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
D.V. Cicchetti, A.S. Kaufman, and S.S. Sparrow (this issue) examine various technical issues related to six studies of perinatal PCB exposure and neurodevelopment and one study of adult PCB exposure and motor function. They raise questions about possible imperfections of the studies, but many of their assertions are unsupported or frankly…
Descriptors: Validity, Psychomotor Skills, Child Health, Prenatal Influences
Cook-Cottone, Catherine – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
Pediatric exposure to polychlorinated biphynels (PCBs) is a national health concern with significant implications for school psychologists. According to the healthcare collaboration model, the school psychologist plays a key role in the provision of services to children affected by environmental teratogens. To effectively function as healthcare…
Descriptors: School Psychology, School Psychologists, Counselor Role, Child Health
Elliott, Alison, Ed. – Early Childhood Australia, 2008
The theme for this issue of "Every Child" is "Social and Emotional Development." Contents include an editorial by Alison Elliott, "Building a Quality Early Childhood Sector," a guest statement by Louise Tarrant, National Secretary of the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (LHMU), titled "Taking Big Steps…
Descriptors: Grief, Play, Early Childhood Education, Young Children
Download full textMontgomery County Public Schools, 2008
"MCPS School Safety and Security at a Glance" provides, in a single document, information about the reporting of incidents related to school safety and security, including school climate, local school safety program descriptions, and serious incidents in all Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools. The information is presented for…
Descriptors: Counties, School Safety, School Security, Elementary Schools
Dilworth-Bart, Janean E.; Moore, Colleen F. – Child Development, 2006
Children's lead and pesticide exposures are used as examples to examine social disparities in exposure reduction efforts as well as environmental policies impacting children in poverty and minority children. The review also presents an estimate of the effect of social disparities in lead exposure on standardized test performance. Because including…
Descriptors: Low Achievement, Standardized Tests, Poverty, Longitudinal Studies
Freudenburg, William R. – Rural Sociology, 2006
Rather than seeking ivory-tower isolation, members of the Rural Sociological Society have always been distinguished by a willingness to work with specialists from a broad range of disciplines, and to work on some of the world's most challenging problems. What is less commonly recognized is that the willingness to reach beyond disciplinary…
Descriptors: World Problems, Rural Sociology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Social Environment
Barnett, Claire L. – Healthy Schools Network, Inc., 2007
This paper presents a transcript of the speech delivered by the author at the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Hearing, Washington, DC, May 15, 2007. The author talked about how the Healthy Schools Network works to ensure that every child will have an environmentally healthy school that is clean and in good repair. The organization…
Descriptors: School Buildings, Child Health, Physical Environment, Clearinghouses
Cook, Traci; Blachman, Dara; Dye, Jane; Macartney, Suzanne; Lukacs, Susan; Howie, LaJeana; Kena, Grace; Sonnenberg, William; Axelrad, Daniel; Steffen, Barry; Truman, Jennifer; Cotto, Jessica; Jekielek, Susan; Mueggenborg, Mary; Coleman-Jensen, Alisha; Denton, Stephanie; Avenevoli, Shelli; Singleton, James; Knighton, Cindi; Han, Beth; O'Connell, Kellie; Guenther, Patricia; Hiza, Hazel; Kuczynski, Kevin; Koegel, Kristin; Radel, Laura – Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, 2011
"America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2011" is a compendium of indicators depicting both the promises and the challenges confronting our Nation's young people. The report, the 15th in an ongoing series, presents 41 key indicators on important aspects of children's lives. These indicators are drawn from the most…
Descriptors: Adoption, Social Indicators, Social Environment, Physical Environment
Brookhaven Coll., TX. – 1994
This publication consists of resource materials related to development of an environmental technology program. Section 1 presents DACUM (Developing a Curriculum process) results, including the following: a chart of duties and task statements, equipment/tools and software lists, future trends, traits/attitudes, techniques, knowledge/skills,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Employment Opportunities, Environmental Standards, Environmental Technicians
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Health, Education, and Human Services Div. – 1995
This document presents findings of a study to be used as a basis for determining the condition of the nation's school facilities. This report presents information on the amount of funding the nation's schools report is needed to improve inadequate educational facilities, and on the overall physical condition and prevalence of schools that need…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Finance
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Resources, Community, and Economic Development Div. – 1993
This report by the United States General Accounting Office discusses federal, state, and local programs and activities to inspect for and address lead hazards in the nation's child care facilities and schools, and existing information on the extent and treatment of lead hazards in these facilities and schools. Federal agencies conduct numerous…
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs
Maryland State Dept. of Education, College Park. Office of Administration and Finance. – 1987
Less than adequate indoor air quality in schools can lead to a higher risk of health problems, an increase in student and teacher absenteeism, diminished learning, and even hazardous conditions. An indoor air quality program that addresses the planning, design, maintenance, and operation of public school buildings should be implemented at the…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Standards
Garb, Gillian, Ed.; Baltz, Davis, Ed. – World Education, Inc. Reports, 1991
This issue contains five articles that address environmental concerns. "Poverty and Environmental Decline" (Alan Durning) analyzes accelerating environmental decline and discusses the need for action at every level to reverse global deterioration. "Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Made Easy" (Cesar Galvan, Peter Kenmore)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Trends, Disease Incidence, Ecological Factors, Environmental Influences
