Chalk Beat – Matt Barnum
“The effects of lead on children are far-reaching: it can cause both health problems and challenges in school, driving test scores down and suspension rates up. Now, a new study says there’s a lot that can be done about it — even for kids who have already been exposed to the chemical, which was common in paint until the late 1970s. Straightforward efforts, like making sure kids get nutritional help and aren’t exposed to any more lead, can boost student learning and cause substantial decreases in suspensions, absences, and crime rates.” (more)