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When a parent directs a child not be resuscitated, what should educators do?

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imageDo Not Resuscitate orders are an ethical dilemma for educators.Stephan Hochhaus, CC BY

Most likely schools evoke our best memories as lively places with active playgrounds, determined classrooms, band performances and Friday night football games.

The common factor is happy, healthy and engaged children. As educators, we make and sustain these...

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