News: Media Kits
Back to School
There are a lot of things to consider when thinking about a new school year. Between school supplies, class bullies, healthy lunches, bus rides, graduation rates, homework help and parent-teacher conferences, parents have a lot on their minds. Through these news releases, University of Georgia experts offer advice on how to handle the load.
Cooperative Extension Experts/Sources
| NAME | AREA OF EXPERTISE | PHONE | |
| Diane Bales | human development | dbales@uga.edu | 706/542-7566 |
| Don Bower | human development | dbower@uga.edu | 706/542-7566 |
| Connie Crawley | nutrition & health | ccrawley@uga.edu | 706/542-3773 |
| Ted Futris | family life | tfutris@uga.edu | 706/542-7566 |
| Sharon Gibson | multi-cultural specialist | smsgibs@uga.edu | 706/542-8879 |
| Joan Koonce | financial management | jkoonce@fcs.uga.edu | 706/542-4865 |
| Michael Rupured | consumer economics | mrupured@uga.edu | 706/583-0054 |
| Pamela Turner | housing | prturner@uga.edu | 706/542-9165 |
| Cheryl Varnadoe | 4-H & youth development | cv4h@uga.edu | 706/542-9237 |
News Articles 2009
After-school snacks |
| 4-H helps students Project achievement teaches leadership, character, speaking and writing skills. |
Home alone |
Keep lunch safe Pay attention to cleanliness and temperature control when packing school lunches. |
Teach children to eat for health Prevent chronic disease by teaching children to eat healthy. |
Growing green kids |
Teen relationships Dating teaches teens about themselves and what to look for in future relationships. |
| Take time to play Plan some playtime into a student's day to help them learn. |
Kids and technology |
Tax-free shopping Tax-free holiday, retail sales combine for big savings. |
More Information
- Download the fall 2009 edition of the start smart newsletter (pdf) that offers back to school help for Georgia families.
News Articles 2008
School shopping |
| Study space Give homework help with a well-lit, quiet space to study. |
Bus safety |
Morning routine Avoid "morning mania," practice getting ready for school. |
School communication Keep the lines of communication open between school and home. |
Eat healthy |
Money matters Teach your children to manage money, they learn by watching you. |
| Lunch safety Pay attention to temperature control, cleanliness when sending food to school. |
School gardens |
Bully proof Children can be bullied in class or on-line. |
Prevent dropout |
News Articles 2007
| Cyber-bullying Internet increases a bully’s impact and reach. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
| Learning styles How your child learns should help determine after-school activities. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
| Prepackaged lunches Expert: not nutritious, economical, tasty or convenient. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
Ready to learn? Turning off the tube helps get children ready for school. |
School bully Don't get angry, and don't wait to stop the bullying. |
| School stress addressed Packed schedules can stress students. Chose activities carefully. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
Tax-free holiday bargains No taxes, plus retail sales equal huge savings. |
| Teen internet safety Helping teenagers stay safe on the World Wide Web. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
News Articles 2006
| Communication helps students Students need parents and teachers to communicate. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
| Deal with bullies Bullying can come in many forms. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
| Lunch box safety A bit of planning will keep home-packed lunches safe. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
| Morning fuel The best breakfast is the one that's eaten, even if not 'traditional.' Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |
| Tax holiday Shopping tax-free makes sense, saves cents. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >> |