Education

By Jesse Gallegos
Luna Community College

The 2015 Luna Community College Dental Assisting class was recently recognized in the Dental Assisting National Board newsletter. Luna students were recognized for their New Mexico Mission of Mercy participation in October of 2014. New Mexico Mission of Mercy is a group of volunteers in the profession that provide service to individuals in need of dental work.

By Marge Eberts and Peggy Gisler

Question: This year, my daughter’s high school history teacher is using what he calls “Flipped Learning.” Now her homework is just looking at videos. Can you tell me if this is a sound educational practice? — Unsure

By Marge Eberts and Peggy Gisler
Question: The new school year has started. In the past, I have always been involved in my children’s education by communicating with their teachers, attending parent-teacher meetings, being a room mother, going to school events, visiting their classrooms and so on. Is there anything else parents should do to be involved in their children’s education? — Wondering

By Marge Eberts and Peggy Gisler

Question: My children always pass the vision screening at school. Beyond this, are there any signs of possible vision problems that I should be looking for? — Seeing

Answer: Vision plays an extremely important role in childhood development academically, socially and athletically, according to Dr. Kara M. Cavuoto of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She encourages parents to take advantage of any vision screening opportunities that may be available to them.