Autistic Teen Helps Others Advocate for Themselves

An autistic teen helps others advocate for themselves through a tool he has developed to help others who struggle with speaking in public or in a crisis situation. 18 year old Brandon Mitchell is a senior at Columbus North High School who was diagnosed with autism at...

Can Eating Lunch After Recess Affect Test Scores?

Can eating lunch after recess affect test scores?  A recent study by Ector County Independent School District Director of School Nutrition Katy Taylor shows that there is a positive association between better academic performance and recess before lunch. “While the...

Time Management for Middle School Students

Eighth graders are looking for new methods of time management for middle school students, aiming at real change which will carry forward into their adult lives. Lawn School teacher Maureen McGuirl found that the middle school students in her social studies classes...