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As artificial turf heats up, school and childcare leaders and staff need specific guidance and safety education to prevent heat illnesses and injuries to children and youth. Ellie Goldberg, Healthy Schools Network 7/27/2024
2024 Healthy Kids Hero Kyla Bennett, Scientist/Lawyer and Fierce Truth Teller
Every year, to mark the anniversary of the March 18, 1937 Texas School Explosion, I recognize an inspirational individual or group who demonstrates an extraordinary sense of responsibility for the safety of children and their communities.
The Hero series is an annual opportunity to use the lessons of the 1937 tragedy as a cautionary tale and to show leadership for priortizing precautionary action as a standard for governance and public policies.
Kyla VBennett, PhD, JD, is the 2024 Hero. She is Director of Science Policy for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER.org) whose mission is "Fighting for Scientific Integrity and to Protect Scientists."
ELLIE GOLDBERG, M.Ed. is an education and environmental health advocate for healthy children, safe schools and sustainable communities – clean water, clean air, clean energy and safe food. Inspired by the legacy of Rachel Carson, who taught that our health and security is intimately connected to the quality of our environment, Ellie is active in public health, environmental, educational and public policy organizations working to increase citizen engagement, government accountability and corporate responsibility on behalf of children and their healthy development.
