Back to School Gear Tops Backpack Trends
A Lands End study finds 96 percent of children ages 8 to 13 will carry backpacks this fall, with heavy loads featuring books clothing and lunch. Experts warn against overloading and one shoulder use. many backpacks convert to wheeled carts and include multiple pockets and organizers.
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American Chiropractic Association
Heavy backpack weight risks child back pain
Boston based occupational therapy expert Karen Jacobs warns kid backpacks can weigh 20 to 50 pounds, with one-shoulder wear and limited locker access raising injury risk. Watch for neck shoulder back pain, tingling, red marks, and poor posture. Limit load to no more than 15 percent of the child’s body weight.
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Karen Jacobs
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Colleges Add Quirky Courses To Attract Students
A survey highlights offerings like From Back to Rock at Texas Christian University and Paranormal Phenomena at Lebanon Valley College. Courses mix arts, science, and philosophy, using film, skulls, songs, and Socratic debate to explore topics from humanism to critical thinking and pseudoscience.
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Robert Garwell
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Louis Manza
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Anne Smith
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Chris Fee
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Billy Joel
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Computers change how students learn to write at Catholic University
Rosemary Winslow notes mixed results from computer aided writing. Spell checkers aid meaning and clarity but email style bleeds into academic writing. Computers boost fluency yet discourage editing and may shrink vocabularies. Plagiarism risks rise with easy internet access. Manual writing and varied practice remain important for creativity and brain engagement.
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Washington
Rosemary Winslow
Catholic University of America
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