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Free For All: Proposing Legislation To Eliminate Food Insecurity In Arkansas Public Schools, A. Mills Bryant Jan 2024

Free For All: Proposing Legislation To Eliminate Food Insecurity In Arkansas Public Schools, A. Mills Bryant

Journal of Food Law & Policy

Schools serve millions of students daily as one of the largest food distribution sites in the United States. However, more than 13.1 million children in the United States, and almost 150,000 in Arkansas, are food insecure. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most Arkansas schools offered free and reduced lunch to students at or below the poverty line through participation in the National School Lunch Program (“NSLP”). During COVID-19, Congress passed The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES”) (hereinafter “The Acts”). This legislation effectively eliminated food insecurity in participating American public schools, …


Early Career Special Education Teacher Lived Experiences During Covid-19, Sydney Parks Aug 2023

Early Career Special Education Teacher Lived Experiences During Covid-19, Sydney Parks

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

The stories and lived experiences of Early Career Special Education Teachers must be shared. This study provides more information on the beginning lived experiences of Special Education Teachers during COVID-19. The researcher conducted a qualitative narrative design to further investigate burnout and self-efficacy among Early Career Special Education Teachers. The researcher conducted an open-ended question interview that allowed participants to relive their experience teaching during COVID-19. The conclusion of this study is that Special Education Teachers love their job but seek more financial security, administrative support and guidance, recognition.


The Investigation Of First-Year Wellness Programming In College To Reduce Stress And Anxiety Levels, Charlotte Muriel Mar 2023

The Investigation Of First-Year Wellness Programming In College To Reduce Stress And Anxiety Levels, Charlotte Muriel

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mental health to light, although college students have long been experiencing mental health struggles. First-year experience courses have been shown to relieve some of the stresses associated with the college transition (Holliday, 2014); however, the existing programming does not meet the needs of college students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the increased need for mental health services and counseling on college campuses, there is a need for additional support for students dealing with wellness concerns.

This action research study used a three-phase exploratory sequential mixed methods design. Phase One included two audio-recorded focus group …


Comparison Of The Effects Of Telehealth Versus N95 On Nurse-Patient Communication, Tony Christopher Bloomfield Jan 2023

Comparison Of The Effects Of Telehealth Versus N95 On Nurse-Patient Communication, Tony Christopher Bloomfield

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Telehealth and face masks are some of the infection control measures nurses use while attending to patients. Nurses provide the most patient care in hospital settings and thus spend the most time with patients in their recovery journey. Because communication is paramount to the role nurses play as health care professionals, there is a substantial need to investigate how infection control measures affect the quality of nurse-patient communication. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study was to describe the relationship of methods aimed at maintaining social distancing between nurses and patients to nurse-patient communication and to compare differences in the …


Comparison Of The Effects Of Telehealth Versus N95 On Nurse-Patient Communication, Tony Christopher Bloomfield Jan 2023

Comparison Of The Effects Of Telehealth Versus N95 On Nurse-Patient Communication, Tony Christopher Bloomfield

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Telehealth and face masks are some of the infection control measures nurses use while attending to patients. Nurses provide the most patient care in hospital settings and thus spend the most time with patients in their recovery journey. Because communication is paramount to the role nurses play as health care professionals, there is a substantial need to investigate how infection control measures affect the quality of nurse-patient communication. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study was to describe the relationship of methods aimed at maintaining social distancing between nurses and patients to nurse-patient communication and to compare differences in the …


How The Common School Has Failed Hispanic Children—Witnessing The Severe Regression Of Language English Proficient Learners During A Pandemic: Teaching During Covid-19, Yvonne S. Herrera Nov 2021

How The Common School Has Failed Hispanic Children—Witnessing The Severe Regression Of Language English Proficient Learners During A Pandemic: Teaching During Covid-19, Yvonne S. Herrera

Journal of Multicultural Affairs

Personal reflection on the impacts of the common school on Hispanic children during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Hispanic children experienced less opportunities in becoming educated due to lack of accessible technology.


Post Pandemic Aquatics: Professionals On Deck, Susan J. Grosse Sep 2021

Post Pandemic Aquatics: Professionals On Deck, Susan J. Grosse

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

As aquatic programs re-open and/or expand as COVID restrictions lift, avoiding virus transmission is a top health and safety concern. This article presents options for safe social distancing for professionals and participants during teaching of swim lessons, coaching sessions, and aquatic exercise classes. Emphasis is on practical, session-to-session issues. Suggestions are applicable to all ages of participants in aquatic programs. Focus is on information for aquatic professionals providing direct participant service. Guidelines for program management are also included.


Covid-19 Update, Cedarville University Aug 2021

Covid-19 Update, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Updated Guidelines Concerning Masks And Distancing On The Cedarville University Campus, Cedarville University May 2021

Updated Guidelines Concerning Masks And Distancing On The Cedarville University Campus, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Announcing Plans For Fall 2021, Cedarville University Apr 2021

Announcing Plans For Fall 2021, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Multifaceted Management Of Covid In The Medical Student Population Of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Wayne Bond Lau, Kristin Desimone, Leonard Levine, Kathryn Trayes, Charlie Pohl Apr 2021

Multifaceted Management Of Covid In The Medical Student Population Of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Wayne Bond Lau, Kristin Desimone, Leonard Levine, Kathryn Trayes, Charlie Pohl

Department of Emergency Medicine Posters

COVID has created hardships in the lives of many persons. In a time of chaos, it was clear our institution needed an efficient workflow to track all students requiring quarantine, so that academic progress and student wellness would not be casualties.

This presentation reviews that workflow in detail, for the purpose of sharing strengths of the process for the greater GSA/OSR network’s benefit.


Covid-19 Operating Plan, Spring 2021 Semester, Cedarville University Apr 2021

Covid-19 Operating Plan, Spring 2021 Semester, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Pandemic Documents

No abstract provided.


Update From The President, Cedarville University Apr 2021

Update From The President, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Commencement And Regalia Update, Drinking Fountains, And Vaccines For Students Who Want One, Cedarville University Mar 2021

Commencement And Regalia Update, Drinking Fountains, And Vaccines For Students Who Want One, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


125th Annual Commencement Plans And Increased Student Life Opportunities, Cedarville University Mar 2021

125th Annual Commencement Plans And Increased Student Life Opportunities, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Commencement, Covid Vaccines At Cedar Care, And Spectators At Spring Sports, Cedarville University Mar 2021

Commencement, Covid Vaccines At Cedar Care, And Spectators At Spring Sports, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Free Testing For Fac/Staff, Emergency Notifications, And Town Hall Recording, Cedarville University Feb 2021

Free Testing For Fac/Staff, Emergency Notifications, And Town Hall Recording, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Covid Town Hall And Commencement Regalia, Cedarville University Feb 2021

Covid Town Hall And Commencement Regalia, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Spectators At Athletic Events, Library Reminder, And Reduced Pricing For Rapid Covid Tests, Cedarville University Jan 2021

Spectators At Athletic Events, Library Reminder, And Reduced Pricing For Rapid Covid Tests, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Dr. White's Covid Reminders, Cugo Days, And New Package Lockers, Cedarville University Jan 2021

Dr. White's Covid Reminders, Cugo Days, And New Package Lockers, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Next Week In Chapel, Quarantine & Testing, And Dining Changes For Spring, Cedarville University Jan 2021

Next Week In Chapel, Quarantine & Testing, And Dining Changes For Spring, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Personal Wellness Checks, Monday Contract Meals, Covid Testing, And More, Cedarville University Jan 2021

Personal Wellness Checks, Monday Contract Meals, Covid Testing, And More, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Spring Semester Caring Well. Staying Well. Covid-19 Operating Plan Published, Cedarville University Jan 2021

Spring Semester Caring Well. Staying Well. Covid-19 Operating Plan Published, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Changes To Quarantine Policy, Cedarville University Dec 2020

Changes To Quarantine Policy, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Thanksgiving Blessings, Covid Vaccine, And Bible Reading Plan, Cedarville University Nov 2020

Thanksgiving Blessings, Covid Vaccine, And Bible Reading Plan, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Vaccine Presentation, End-Of-Semester Info, And Final Flu Shot Clinic, Cedarville University Nov 2020

Vaccine Presentation, End-Of-Semester Info, And Final Flu Shot Clinic, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


How Should We Respond To Evidence Against Wearing Masks?, Cedarville University Nov 2020

How Should We Respond To Evidence Against Wearing Masks?, Cedarville University

Concerning COVID-19

No abstract provided.


Covid Vaccine Info, Class Rings, And Veterans Day, Cedarville University Nov 2020

Covid Vaccine Info, Class Rings, And Veterans Day, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.


Why Should I Get A Flu Shot?, Cedarville University Nov 2020

Why Should I Get A Flu Shot?, Cedarville University

Concerning COVID-19

No abstract provided.


Go Trips, Serving The Community, And Voting Tomorrow, Cedarville University Nov 2020

Go Trips, Serving The Community, And Voting Tomorrow, Cedarville University

COVID-19 Updates

No abstract provided.