Disability | noun | dis⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty | /ˌdisəˈbilədē/ | “a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person’s ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in daily activities and interactions.” Continue reading
Tag: Mental Health
Extensive research shows the continued presence of the achievement gap in the United States, drawing links predominantly between the quality of schools and children’s poorer academic performance (see here and here). However, a growing body of research suggests several health factors are being neglected consistently, while disproportionately negatively impacting school-aged children, especially low-income, urban minority youth (see here). Continue reading
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While many members of older generations brush it off, claiming that depression and anxiety aren’t real problems like broken bones and open wounds, mental health is effecting the academic achievement of students across the country, and is a problem that needs to be examined. Continue reading
According to Niche.com, a ranking and reviews site, the Acton-Boxborough school district is the 15th best school district in Massachusetts. The towns of Acton and Boxborough are beautifully historical towns located about 25 miles northwest of Boston. Continue reading