Recent Articles
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The evolving role of police in schools
Brian Stack EducationIt is just another typical day at work for police officer Emmanuel "Manny" Fardella, a member of the Cheyenne Police Department in Wyoming. Fardella serves as the school resource officer (SRO) at Cheyenne's South High School. His day, like many who serve in similar roles in schools across America, begins by being visible as kids first enter the school in the morning. He walks the halls, saying hello to staff and students, working to develop positive relationships.
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9 amazing benefits of meditation
Matiss Stein Mental HealthcareMeditation is something many people around the world practice and have practiced for hundreds of years. For some, it's part of their religion, but for others, it's something they do because they are aware of the many benefits they can get from it.
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Making sense of the political conflict surrounding healthcare
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationThere are significant risks to crafting new legislation without bipartisan and public support. Former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare legislation — the Affordable Care Act (ACA)— did not have bipartisan support, but it was passed when Democrats controlled the federal government. Now that power has swung to the Republican Party, we expect changes, if not an outright repeal of this legislation.
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5 reasons you should integrate the floor into your exhibit design
Wendy Parsley Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI have walked countless trade show floors covered in the standard blue, red, black and even gray carpeting. In many cases, this carpeting extends into the exhibit booths in one of the chosen "show organizer approved" colors.
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US still lagging in future life expectancy
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareDespite incredible medical advancements, increased health knowledge and a higher mean income, the United States continues to lag behind other developed countries when it comes to the health of its citizens. In a new study published in The Lancet, researchers examined statistical data from 35 industrialized countries to forecast national age-specific mortality and life expectancy based on birth in 2030.
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How to post up to 10 pictures at once on Instagram
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsIf you've often agonized over which picture-perfect moment to share on Instagram, your worries are over. You can now upload up to 10 photos or videos in a single Instagram post! Then, users swipe right to look through your entire collection.
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Reimagining professional development for today’s classroom
Bambi Majumdar EducationIn a recent EdSurge article, Ken Halla, professional development expert and administrator in Virginia, stressed the necessity of rethinking professional development programs for K-12 teachers and making them more useful and relevant. Gone are the days when boring textbook-oriented programs would drone on and on.
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Stiff penalties put pressure on drug distributors
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalIn recent years, the actions of pharmaceutical drug distributors have garnered mainstream attention. Whether it was the significant price hikes that were observed with Daraparim, EpiPen, insulin or specialty drugs, the public has felt the impact of these actions on their healthcare. Opponents of these practices were concerned that they would become the new standard and that not much could be done to properly regulate drug pricing and create meaningful consequences for those who were not compliant.
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A bid to clear the air in the UK
Andrew Gaved Waste Management & EnvironmentalIn the U.K., pollution has become something of a political hot potato, thrusting the HVAC industry's role in raising standards of indoor air quality (IAQ) into the spotlight. Now, campaigners want there to be a new Clean Air Act — the legislation was first brought in 60 years ago in a bid to see off the famous London smog that had created poor visibility and breathing difficulties in the postwar period.
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Sensors do not replace your senses when setting up aerial devices
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs technology continues to advance in the fire service, certain safety precautions still need to take place regardless of what computers and on-board safety systems tell us. There is no doubt that the new systems and technology being added to fire apparatus are an asset. However, they should not be relied upon as the "final" answer to start operations.