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Students' health and their ability to learn are inextricably linked. When students are healthy, they are more able to succeed in school. EDC works with schools around the world to address all aspects of school life that can improve the health of students and staff. Key components include policy, curriculum, health and nutrition services, the psycho-social environment of the school, and health promotion for staff.

'Saving Sex for Later' for Latino Youth and Parents

EDC, with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, will collaborate with Latino parents, youth, and community agency staff on the development and dissemination of a Spanish-language version of the proven Saving Sex for Later intervention. This is an innovative, evidence-based, and user-friendly parent education program designed to promote healthy sexual and reproductive choices on the part of young adolescents. It consists of a set of three audio CDs and accompanying print brochure, which will be available in both English and Spanish.

Building Collaboration for Mental Health Services in California Schools

Building Collaboration for Mental Health Services in California Schools is an initiative funded by the California Department of Education through California’s Mental Health Services Act. This project aims to engage mental health and education professionals in an effective planning process to prepare for implementing California’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) in schools.

The MetroWest Youth Risk Behavior Survey Project

The MetroWest Youth Risk Behavior Survey is a ten-year initiative of the Massachusetts-based MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation to better understand and address the health needs of adolescents in the region. Surveys are being conducted biannually with middle and high school students. The first round of surveys was conducted in 2006, with over 16,000 high school students and 8,000 middle school students participating. Districts receive timely reports of their data along with technical assistance. Findings are used to identify problems, track trends, and inform local programming.

MetroWest Technical Assistance Center

This technical assistance center serves 10 local communities working to reduce and prevent youth substance abuse by increasing understanding and practice of evidence-based strategies and collaboration between communities. Methods include monthly trainings, regional facilitation with community leaders, e-newsletters, a Web portal and local community coaching.

Tribal Youth Program Training & Technical Assistance Center

The Tribal Youth Program (TYP) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Center addresses the need to strengthen American Indian and Alaska Native juvenile justice and other systems–education, mental health and social services, culture, recreation and employment programs–all critical to Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s mission of reducing juvenile delinquency, violence, child victimization, and increasing the safety of tribal communities.

Students’ Well-Being of Principal Importance

Principals around the world prioritize children’s mental health.

A recent survey of principals from 25 countries revealed that school leaders estimate one in five students requires treatment or other mental health services to help them cope with the issues they face.

Countering HIV/AIDS Discrimination

A network of educators is developing ways to respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the Caribbean.

One powerful way to support people living with HIV and AIDS is to involve them in strategies that address misconceptions and support prevention. With that in mind, EDC created resource for Caribbean educators and networks of people living with HIV and AIDS.

College Bound, Safe and Sound?

Violent acts on campus are most often carried out by victims’ fellow students, making on-campus prevention efforts crucial.

Most violence on campuses comes from within the community itself. EDC works with colleges and universities to keep students safe.

A United Response in the Caribbean

Glenda Rolle (left) and other HIV/AIDS coordinators discuss responding to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the Caribbean.

A first-of-its-kind network in the Caribbean is uniting HIV and AIDS coordinators to use education to prevent HIV and AIDS, teach the public about how HIV is transmitted, and empower schools to be inclusive learning and working environments.