Eliza Martinez: 2 books

In 2008, 34 percent of American adults were considered overweight and another 34 percent were considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of childhood obesity was close to 20 percent in 2008. Being overweight or obese raises the risk of many...

It is increasingly challenging for teachers to educate without a deeper understanding of the experience of their students. This is particularly the case in marginalised groups of young people who are subject to loss, grief, trauma and shame. Through a snapshot of the diverse student populous, this...