This report analyzes several sources of data to identify where opportunities for increasing children's physical activity exist and to understand the factors that contribute to or impair efforts to
This report examines the educational progress and challenges that racial and ethnic minorities face in the United States, including school enrollment trends, education outcomes, and rates of substa
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
This report provides a framework to guide policymakers toward science-based policies that improve outcomes in learning, behavior, and health for vulnerable children.
This article summarizes the findings of five recent studies that address: Early predictors for dropping out of school; 9th grade predictors of risk in an urban environment; school characteristics l
This survey explores issues including how drug and alcohol education is taught in schools, what barriers teachers face in teaching prevention; and the types of training, support, and materials educ
This report offers a systematic review of published scientific evidence concerning the effectiveness of universal school-based programs that reduce or prevent violent and aggressive behavior among
This report presents a state-by-state analysis of children's and adolescents' access to health insurance and health care, including how that has changed since the State Children's Health Insurance
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When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
