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We’ve written before about how drugs affect teens bodies and their brains, and we continue our series here with how alcohol affects teens. A teenager’s brain is constantly being redesigned and restructured under the influence of massive hormonal changes. Add to this the influence of a drug like alcohol, and it can be a dangerous combination.
What Alcohol Does to Teens Read More »
With the explosion of Internet-connected and handheld devices in the last decade (the first iPhone debuted in 2007), children today have access to laptops, tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, and more. With these devices come a new set of parenting challenges and responsibilities to keep kids safe not only from online peers and cyberbullying but also sexual predators and people seeking to do them harm online.
Understanding Teen Online Behaviors to Set Safe, Smart Boundaries Read More »
We continue our series about adolescent mental health because understanding the nuances of ADHD and teen mental health can help educators make a meaningful difference in a child’s life.
Tween & Teen Mental Health: ADHD Read More »
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.
Domestic Violence & Children: The Effect on the Learning Environment Read More »
In this post, we will take a closer look at bullying in middle schools and how educators can lead effective anti-bullying programs.
Middle School Bullying: What You Need to Know Read More »
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.
Hungry Kids in the Learning Environment Read More »
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.
Transition Happens: Handling Community Coalition Leadership Changes Read More »
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.
Start the School Year Right: Conversations to Have with Your Kids Now Read More »
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
How Can Communities and Community Coalitions Engage with Education? Read More »
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.
Teens & Tobacco: Use, Perceptions, and Prevention Read More »