October 18th 2010 by Dr.MOZ in School, Tech and Web
If you are a new or expecting parent, you’ve probably been thinking about your neighborhood in a whole new way. Suddenly, the school down the street is far more than a row of buildings to be avoided during your morning commute. Like it or not, your local
September 8th 2010 by Dr.MOZ in Healthy Kids, School
The average American child spends 7.5 hours a day on computers, using cell phones, watching TV, and playing video games. Factor in the alarming statistic that each American now eats approximately 15 pounds more sugar than we did in the 1970′s and it’s no
January 7th 2010 by Dr.MOZ in School, Tech and Web
You might have noticed that I’ve been on a K-12 technology kick this week. First, with OLPC’s XO-3 learning tablet and now with the Mesa school desk by designer Phelan Miller which is designed to incorporate traditional “paper learning” with a wired, stackable table.
January 20th 2009 by Dr.MOZ in Books and Toys, School
If your kids (or classes) are asking questions about in politics now that President Obama is officially in office, you might be interested to know about “How to be President of the U.S.A” by Murray Suid. This workbook-style book is full of reproducible activities, facts, and quizzes which make How to be President of the [...]
January 14th 2009 by Dr.MOZ in Food Fun, Healthy Kids, School
There’s a lot of debate about serving healthier snacks in schools, but we rarely see anyone doing anything about it. Kids want food, parents want healthy kids, and schools need the revenue that vending sales provide. Designer Irina Ivanova of may have found the perfect compromise with her innovative VitaMeal vending machine design.
August 26th 2008 by Dr.MOZ in Food Fun, School
Are you still hunting for that perfect lunch box? Here are a few options ranging from the classic heroic metal box to trendy totes that are built to last the entire school year!