Teen Dating Violence Awareness: Facts, Signs, Prevention
Did you know that nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year[1] and that one in ten high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend.[2] Teen dating violence is a serious problem affecting adolescents across the nation, […]
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Community Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits
Community Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits As anyone who has been involved in a nonprofit alliance or coalition can attest, community engagement is critical to the success and continued operation of such an organization. Without the support of the community in which it operates, a nonprofit has little chance for long-term prosperity. However, engaging the community […]
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Finding Alternative Funding Sources for Community Coalitions
Finding Alternative Funding Sources for Community Coalitions The search for reliable, ongoing sources of funding can often be a near-constant process for many community coalitions. Classified as non-profits and needing money to guarantee continued operation, coalitions can face a lot of financial uncertainty. And, while federal grant programs are available, many of them expire after […]
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How Surveys Help Community Coalitions with Grant Funding
3 Ways Surveys Can Help Your Community Coalition with Grant Funding As a member of a non-profit, community-based coalition, you understand the need to seek out funding for your organization. Unfortunately, attaining a regular and predictable influx of federal funding to support your coalition’s programs and goals is not as easy as simply applying for […]
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Online Student Surveys vs. Paper Surveys
Online Student Surveys vs. Paper Surveys: Advantages and Disadvantages If your school has decided to conduct a student survey, you’re likely facing a number of critical decisions regarding the surveying process. One of these questions may be whether to use web-based, online surveys or paper and pencil surveys. Paper questionnaires are more traditional and have […]
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How to Survey Students
How to Survey Students: Tips for Conducting a School Survey Student surveys are a proven way for community coalitions and schools to evaluate a variety of factors and make effective, data-based decisions. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Measures of Teaching Effectiveness project found that “student survey results are predictive of student achievement” and “that […]
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All About School Bullying Surveys for Students: Purpose, Importance, and More
The topic of bullying is not a new development in the school environment; bullying in various forms has been a significant problem affecting students of all ages for decades. According to an article in the School Psychology Review, 70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools.[1] Similarly, a large-scale study found […]
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Analyzing & Interpreting Student Survey Results Data in Schools
Many schools and educational organizations today are using student surveys to evaluate student perceptions, behaviors, and activities across a wide variety of topics such as bullying, substance abuse, school climate, and more. However, successfully conducting a student survey doesn’t end once the responses have been collected. In fact, that’s when one of the most important […]
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Top Five Reasons to Survey Your Students
Student surveys can be powerful tools to help school administration and educators gather valuable data. This school data allows for an in-depth analysis of the overall school climate, at the same time rendering a representative picture of student perceptions. There are a number of reasons school systems should consider conducting student surveys, but we’ve laid […]
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