By Kelly White Former professional athlete and current inspirational speaker and best-selling author, Chris Singleton brought his message of unity and racial reconciliation to students Tuesday at Independence Jr. High. While Singleton met in person with sixth- to eighth-graders at the Palos Heights junior high, his talk was live streamed to fifth-graders at Navajo Heights […]
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District 128 schools are going to the dogs and the kids love it
By Kelly White Pet therapy has also been shown to improve energy levels, self-esteem, social skills, verbal communication and mood, as well as decrease depression. Palos Heights School District 128 made the decision to bring pet therapy into the classroom to help both its students and staff reap these benefits while enjoying the company of […]