School Environment and Education

This policy brief indicates that school improvement policies, planning, and practices have not been effective in dealing with factors leading to and maintaining students

This newsletter article focuses on schools

This report examines the literature and outlines a set of guiding principles for after-school programs serving preteens. It identifies six elements that are present in programs that are more likely to see positive outcomes in the emotional and behavioral health of their participants.

This report discusses effective ways in which school systems can focus their dropout prevention efforts.

These guidelines emphasize the importance of engaging district and school-based administrators in proactive emergency management

This brief outlines steps that can be taken to prevent electronic aggression, such as developing school policies, establishing youth violence programs and educator training, and creating a positive school atmosphere for students. A companion tip sheet for parents is also available.

This Web site provides links to examples of state and local initiatives that address school safety, publications on bullying and zero tolerance, as well as information on legislation, programs, tra

Part of a series of five guidebooks that describe key components of creating safe, positive schools, this resource is intended to help educators and other members of the community understand the re

Part of a series of five guidebooks that describe key components of creating safe, positive schools, this resource explores the role of mental health services in developing and maintaining safe sch

This report highlights the systemic risks that youth in distressed communities face, linking high child poverty rates and low high school graduation rates to high rates of violent crime, teen pregn