This special report on childhood obesity and school leadership contains three articles exploring the role of school leadership in addressing school wellness and childhood obesity.
This Web site provides age-specific online safety resources including a video on internet safety, tips and pamphlets, and a discussion board for parents and concerned community members.
National Education Association Health Information Network
This Web site is designed to provide educators, parents and other adults with the tools necessary for helping kids use social technologies in a safe and savvy manner.
In this publication, two districts share their successes of using superintendent leadership and collaboration to create healthy school environments conducive to learning.
This paper summarizes the findings from the most extensive U.S. study of youth media use. This report explains that digital world is creating new opportunities for youth to grapple with social norms, explore interests, develop technical skills, and experiment with new forms of self-expression.
The Indian County Trauma Center develops trauma-related treatment protocols, outreach materials, and service delivery guidelines specifically designed for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN)
In this paper, the authors propose a more systemic alignment of high school reform efforts in New York City with Out-of-School (OST) time programs for high school students. The paper offers new models for high school OST programming to prepare young people for college and the workforce.
This publication includes information on why school engagement matters, how out-of-school time programs can affect school engagement, and how to measure engagement.
The goal of this practice guide is to formulate specific and coherent evidence-based recommendations for use by educators to address the challenge of reducing behavior problems in elementary school classrooms. The guide provides practical, clear information on critical behavior-related topics and is based on the best available evidence, as judged by the panel.
The Hamilton Fish Institute on School and Community Violence
This booklet, based on best practices, provides parents and guardians with pro-active strategies for preventing and reducing incidences of truancy. It discusses why students miss school, the parents’ role in reducing truancy, and strategies to work with the child, the child’s school, and the community.
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
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.
