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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: October 7, 2024

Microplastics in the Foods Students and Teachers Eat (October 6, 2024)

All K-12 students appear to have microplastics in their bodies. All Americans who have been examined have been found to have microplastics in their bodies …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: September 14, 2024

A Moral Quandary for School Leaders Who Want to Improve Indoor Air Quality (September13, 2024)

Our School System's Leaders Are In A Politically Created Moral Quandary. There is no requirement that North Carolina K-12 schools be routinely tested for lead …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: August 27, 2024

School Funding Formulas May Hurt the Neediest Schools (August 26, 2024)

Most of our local K-12 schools are starting up this month. And in North Carolina, as kids go back to aging buildings, their health and …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: July 3, 2024

Public School Funding in North Carolina–An Expression of Whose Values? (July 2, 2024)

NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL FORUM has published a powerful article about the September, 2023, expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Program ("voucher" program). Appearing in many …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: May 5, 2024

Overcoming the Challenges Around Obesity (May 5, 2024)

Surprise!  Bringing about student weight loss improves learning and graduation rates.  And North Carolina's public K-12 schools show up badly in national rankings. You can …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: February 11, 2023

Making the invisible visible is crucial to our survival

Our world is changing.  As the pace of change gets faster, the personal and national stress level rises.  Covid + egg prices + climate change + school …

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