November 1st, 2004 Newsweek Article - See Full Article
Good Morning America was attracted to Melrose because of principal Sue Graham's efforts to tame the cafeteria several years ago. Relying on research that indicates calm surroundings create calm students, she hired St. Petersburg artist Lauren Smith to paint floor-to-ceiling murals of restaurant scenes in neutral colors. She bought scaled-down tables that are just the right size for young children, draped them with linen table cloths and topped them with green plants. Then she introduced the most important element: a full-size replica of a traffic light - a Talk Light that manages noise levels in the cafeteria. Printed Article News Video
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Daily Hampshire Gazette -
SOUTHAMPTON - During the lunch hour in the cafeteria at the William E. Norris School, what looks like a yellow traffic light is flashing as first and second graders wave the peace sign above their heads.
The Rockingham News - Hampstead Central School installed a "Talk Light" in the cafeteria about two months ago, according to Principal Dillard Collins. Using simple technology, the Talk Light teaches children self-management in that noisiest part of the school day known as the lunch period, while also enabling staff to maintain discipline without yelling or whistling over the children's voices.
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