In the South, even in the hustle and bustle of the biggest cities, strangers still tend to tell each other 'Good morning' or 'Good afternoon'. Or they'll at least give you a nod instead of just staring at their shoes until the elevator gets to their floor. And sometimes, a conversation actually happens. Salvation South magazine editor Chuck Reece has some thoughts about that.
A school nurse and a teacher work together to overcome a major barrier to learning: access to health services. Join us for the kickoff of our special series of episodes on Health Barriers to Learning with guests Amanda Dubreuiel and Shannon Bynum ofBen Hill County Middle School.
In this episode of Narrative Edge, hosts Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya explore Flight of the Wild Swan by Melissa Pritchard, a novelization of Florence Nightingale’s life. They discuss Nightingale's pioneering role in nursing, her complex personal journey, and the challenges she faced during the Crimean War. The hosts delve into her groundbreaking use of statistics to improve healthcare and her intense dedication to her calling, while reflecting on the novel’s portrayal of her remarkable legacy.
Student health is a group effort! Join us in conversation with Forsyth County school nurse, Susan Kawecki, and specialized instruction teacher, Sydney Bramblett, to learn how nurses and teachers collaborate to improve student physical and academic health at Coal Mountain Elementary School.
