Posted By: Francis Koster Published: April 24, 2025

Measles Epidemic (April 23, 2025)

Who Are You Trying to Protect? Measles is recognized as one of the deadliest and infectious of diseases in the world. In 2000, Measles was...

Posted By: Francis Koster Published: April 8, 2025

Holding on to the Farm and the Future of Our Schools (April 8, 2025)

With Each New Cut, We are All At a Loss. You already know that President Trump plans to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education. But did...

Posted By: Francis Koster Published: March 20, 2025

The Erosion in Public Funding for Education (March 20, 2025)

We have to make the invisible erosion in education funding visible to our nation’s citizens. North Carolina is a case in point. Almost all of...

Posted By: Francis Koster Published: March 7, 2025

Vision for the Future (March 6, 2025)

Vision and Technology Studies show that American children are vulnerable to a disturbing global trend.   By 2050, half of the world’s population will be...

Posted By: Francis Koster Published: February 20, 2025

Can You Hear Me Now? Speaking Up for Students (February 19, 2025)

Can You Hear Me Now? Technology and Student Hearing About one in six K-12 students has unrecognized hearing loss that lowers learning.1,2 Recent research suggests...

Posted By: Francis Koster Published: January 30, 2025

Transition Time–But Where are We Going? (January 30, 2025)

January has been National Radon Action Month. There is no requirement that North Carolina schools be tested for cancer-causing radon gas! Radon, a cancer-causing, invisible...

Posted By: Francis Koster Published: January 12, 2025

New Year, New Direction – Away from a Harmful Trend (January 11, 2025)

MICROPLASTICS is the NEW BLACK- One Trend to Avoid As I have communicated in the past, microplastics are a significant and rapidly growing presence in...

Posted By: Francis Koster Published: December 20, 2024

The Hidden Cost of Microplastics (December 19, 2024)

The price may seem reasonable, but what about the cost?  This week's video continues our exploration of the impact of microplastics, making us all more...

Posted By: Francis Koster Published: December 8, 2024

A Momentous Step Toward Better Health (December 8, 2024)

Microplastics Series The Most Effective Way to Reduce Microplastics in Your Home or School - and in Your Body This week, we continue our series...

Posted By: Francis Koster Published: October 30, 2024

Protect Yourself and Your Kids from Microplastics (October 30, 2024)

Microplastics are found everywhere in the environment. But would you expect to find them in you? Learn how to protect yourself and your kids with...