TP2000 Chapter 8

This chapter was about creating a healthy school, both in terms of emotional health and physical health.  I loved the section on promoting emotional health in middle schools, and creating healthy learning environments.  Making schools emotionally healthy is something that every teacher and educator should strive for.  The middle school years can be very tough for kids, and making students feel safe at school is very important to their emotional health.  As far as making middle schools a physically healthy place, I also think this is a good idea.  I think health and gym classes are very important to education.  And as for lunches, too often schools serve unhealthy food, just because it is cheaper.  I think if schools served foods, such as fruits, it would go a long way to making students happier.