Based on a cost-benefit approach developed by several of the authors for evaluating seismic mitigation options for apartment buildings, a demonstration study is presented for a hypothetical vulnerable school building in the developing world. Probabilistic cost-benefit analysis provides a useful framework within which society can evaluate seismic mitigation measures under...
This article summarizes about how schools are using vending machines in promoting the dairy products for good health. Putting all-dairy vending machines in schools increases student dairy consumption, according to a pilot test by the Midwest Dairy Association, Swiss Valley Farms and Dairy Management Inc. Based on earlier vending tests,...
The 1999 United States Supreme Court held that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA requires school districts to provide nursing services when such supportive services are necessary in order for students to access and benefit from their educational program. It is important to consider the current and future impact...