May 2022

Traumatic Societal Events May Undermine Classroom Behavior Interventions For Certain Groups, MU Study Finds

As a researcher of student mental health and well-being, Keith Herman has found that, in general, offering students more positive encouragement rather than negative reprimands not only reduces disruptive student classroom behavior but can also improve students’ academic and social outcomes.

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NIH Grant Will Help Research Lack Of Breastfeeding In Rural Missouri

Karry Weston, a nurse and doctoral student at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, has worked in maternal child health for almost 20 years, helping to deliver babies and care for newborns. Among her main focusses are educating mothers about their newborns and postpartum care, including their decision to breastfeed or use formula.

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BHS Endeavor Winners

Brookfield High School (BHS) recently announced Endeavor Winners. Winners are Charlee Reese-$250, Ross Ehrich-$500, and Ethan Huwar-$1000. Sponsors include Smith Motors, Stanbury Uniforms, Bank of Brookfield-Purdin, First MO Bank and Brookfield Fab.

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