CERUCommercialism in Education Research Unit
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CERU Community Corner: Community Members' Voices
Featured below are some of the responses of various community members against commercialism in schools.
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Community Members' Voices
April 2001. Commercialism in Classrooms in Pediatrics Vol. 107 No. 4, p. e44
By Carden Johnston, MD, FAAP
By Carden Johnston, MD, FAAP
Do children – our patients – go to school under contract to watch commercials? Unfortunately, for
many the answer is yes. More than 8 million children watch computers or television in schools with
demanding and persistent commercials.
October 12, 2000. A Letter From Prominent Health Care Professionals, Educators, Child Advocates and Parents
This letter was addressed to the presidential candidates expressing their alarm at the barrage of marketing
targeting American children.
September 22, 2000. Shielding Children
The Christian Science Monitor article by Susan Linn and Diane E. Levine.
The Christian Science Monitor article by Susan Linn and Diane E. Levine.
"Marketing to children has become so pervasive that the ad world apparently thinks it warrants
a separate awards ceremony." This article expresses concern over advertising in schools and the
way it affects children safety, their health and their creativity.
February 2000. Failing Kids with Fast Foods in the Cafeteria
The Georgia Straight article by Michael Maser
The Georgia Straight article by Michael Maser
With the growing number of fast food restaurants appearing in school cafeterias, children's nutrition
may suffer.
February 1999. PTAs and Commercialism in Schools
A speech given by Charlotte Baecher of Consumers Union in February 1999 to approximately 150 PTA
representatives in New York State.