Domestic Violence & Children: The Effect on the Learning Environment
Over the last twenty years, researchers have increased our awareness and understanding of the impact of domestic violence on children and its effect on their physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and social development.
Read More... Middle School Bullying: What You Need to Know
In this post, we will take a closer look at bullying in middle schools and how educators can lead effective anti-bullying programs.
Read More... Hungry Kids in the Learning Environment
In this post, we will take a closer look at hunger in America and how it affects households with children in their daily lives, including what effect it has on students’ learning environment in school.
Read More... Transition Happens: Handling Community Coalition Leadership Changes
If you are a new coalition leader, talk to people in the trenches; their thoughts and opinions are essential. Don’t forget that people are also more likely to participate and contribute ideas if they feel they’re being heard.
Read More... Start the School Year Right: Conversations to Have with Your Kids Now
How can parents have helpful conversations with their children this time of year? We’ve got a few ideas from a variety of school surveys, reports and experts.
Read More... How Can Communities and Community Coalitions Engage with Education?
A public school is at the core of its neighborhood, bringing together families, students, educators, and community partners to provide education, enrichment, and opportunities to learn and thrive. Community-based coalitions offer neighborhoods the chance to combine and leverage resources from multiple and diverse sources in furtherance of these goals. Well-implemented school and community partnership programs have […]
Read More... Teens & Tobacco: Use, Perceptions, and Prevention
While we’ve made progress in reducing smoking among teens, far too many young people are still using tobacco causing both immediate and long-term damage. Let’s talk about tobacco and teens and learning more about youth smoking through survey data.
Read More... Risky Student Behaviors and Academic Achievement
What is the relationship between these behaviors and academic success? Not surprisingly, it isn’t good.
Read More... Shedding Light on The Darkness – Adolescent Suicide
Guest Post from Jumo Health – When we talk about health, it’s important to remember that not all pain is physical and not all wounds are visible. Mental health is just as important as physical health. In fact, the two are parallel. The entire body relies on a healthy mental well-being to function properly.
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