Mercury & Lead: Hidden Toxins in Your School?
Please register for this important conference!
By Heather L. Sorge
Date and time
Saturday, March 14, 2020 · 9am - 2pm EDT
Location
NJEA Headquarters
180 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608Please register for this important conference!
NJEA Headquarters
180 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608Schools should be safe places to learn and work, but in many cases, they are anything but. Some common hazards include:
These conditions can have a direct impact on staff and student health. Unhealthy schools cause asthma, allergies, headaches, fatigue, nausea, rashes, and chronic illnesses; more medication use by children and staff; learning and behavior difficulties; greater liability for school districts; and lower achievement.
Breakfast and registration from 8:30-9:00 am
-Mercury in flooring
-Lead in water
-Excessive temperatures
- Inequality in Education
-School Health & Safety
-ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
Lunch
Mercury & Temperature Issues