Today's article comes from the Taylor and Francis Group. Time spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children’s brain function, according to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, which while showing negative impacts also demonstrates some positive effects. However, the researchers stop short of advocating limits on screen time, which they say can lead to confrontation. Instead, they urge policymakers to help parents navigate the digital world by promoting programs which support positive brain development. The evidence review, published today in the peer-reviewed journal Early Education and Development, is an analysis of … [Read more...]
Battle Ground Teachers Union – New Contract – Update Jan 25th
Update January 25th 2021 - Received the teachers contract from the BGSD after filing a Public Record Request. The file is 63mb in size so be ready for a BIG download. Here it is: 2020-23 BGEA Contract Update Jan 20th - If you go digging on the Battle Ground Board Docs portion of the website you can find a copy of what the Board of Directors signed off on. Apparently it's till a the "printer" being cleaned up and finalized. If you want to sift through the contact here it is for your reading pleasure: 2020-23 BGEA Contract Clean up The Battle Ground Teachers contract ran out the end of August 2020. The bargaining process started earlier in the year and then seemed to stall. The … [Read more...]