Achievement Gap Pencils

Achievement Gap

The Deficit Lens of the ‘Achievement Gap’ Needs to Be Flipped. Here’s How:  By Dave Paunesku Education Week July 9, 2019   Like many well-meaning researchers, teachers, administrators, and philanthropists, I used to talk a lot about achievement gaps. I wanted to help close the persistent attainment disparities between white students and students of color and between…

Chocolate Milk

Chocolate Milk vs. Sports Drinks Common sports drinks such as Gatorade supply those carbs, as well as fluids and electrolytes lost through sweat. However, more recent research suggests that adding protein to the mix may further hasten recovery. Hence the new wave of drinks such as Endurox R4 that include protein as well as higher doses of carbs. The…

The Right Hydration for You

The case for water: When participating in sports, or any physical activity you can never go wrong with drinking water. Water is essential for us to live, so obviously it helps the body during physical activity. One con of drinking Gatorade is because of the sugars, flavors and ingredients that are added into the drink there…