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health2 years ago•8 min saved

The Impact of "Healthy Eating" Curriculum on Rising Eating Disorders in College Students

Teaching children to categorize foods as "healthy" and "unhealthy" in school curriculum can contribute to the development of eating disorders. Research has shown that exercises like these can trigger harmful behaviors and attitudes towards food. Nutrition education often falls short, rooted in diet culture and anti-fat bias. Some children may become more drawn to "forbidden" foods, while others may develop fear and restriction around "bad" foods. Educators are encouraged to consider their own motivations and feelings around food before teaching children about nutrition. A kindergarten teacher shares her approach of promoting a richer vocabulary for describing food and encouraging respect for different food choices. Parents can also play a role in fostering a healthy relationship with food by avoiding food labels, refraining from negative body comments, and eating together as a family.

via The Washington Post|

#eating-disorders #food-labeling #health

education2 years ago•1 min saved

"DeSantis Under Fire for Controversial Florida Curriculum on Slavery"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended a controversial school curriculum that suggests slaves benefited from forced labor, stating that enslaved persons picked up skills that they later used for personal benefit. However, he also distanced himself from the specific assertions of the teachings, claiming he wasn't involved in it. The curriculum, which has faced criticism, will likely be a topic of discussion as DeSantis campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. The Florida Department of Education's social studies standards include a lesson instructing teachers to teach students about the various duties and trades performed by slaves.

via The Independent|

#education #florida #gop-primary

education2 years ago•6 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Utah School District's Ban on Bible in Elementary and Middle Schools.

Utah lawmaker Ken Ivory, who wrote a law banning "pornographic or indecent" books from school libraries, now supports the removal of the King James Version of the Bible from elementary and middle schools in Davis School District. Ivory initially opposed the parent's request to remove the religious text, but now says it's a "challenging read" for younger kids and should be read at home. He also wants all instructional materials in schools across the state to be reviewed for age appropriateness. Ivory's law has led to hundreds of requests for book removal, causing a strain on school resources.

via Salt Lake Tribune|

#age-appropriate-materials #bible-ban #education

education2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Erupts Over Removal of 'Ruby Bridges' Film from Florida School Curriculum

The removal of the Disney movie "Ruby Bridges" from Pinellas County Black History Month lessons has sparked outrage. A parent complained that the movie wasn't appropriate for second graders due to the use of racial slurs and scenes of white people threatening Ruby. Pinellas school officials responded by removing the movie from use by all students at the St. Petersburg school until a review committee can assess it. A countywide group that represents the interests of Black children in Pinellas public schools has sent an open letter to the community questioning why one parent's complaint resulted in actions that affect all families at the school.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#black-history-month #censorship #education