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Article: Back To School Tips From Purdue University Experts.
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- August 1, 2003
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Byline: Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Aug. 1 (AScribe Newswire) -- The following experts are available to discuss various back-to-school topics.
K-12 ISSUES
o Pets Plus Classroom Equals Learning
Classroom pets add to the educational experience, say two experts from the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine.
"Many teachers believe that classroom learning is enhanced by pets," says Alan Beck, the center's director. "Teachers report that a classroom pet can help children learn about emotions and responsibility."
Beck and Anthony G. Rud, associate professor of ...