Archive for the ‘Family & Community Involvement’ Category

Governor Palin’s announcement of the unplanned pregnancy of her daughter has brought teen pregnancies renewed attention.  Given all the media attention, many students are talking about this issue.  Now might be a good time to take advantage of their interest and introduce the issue of unplanned pregnancies.   
 
Some discussion points might be:
1.     What are the […]

The February 15, 2008 issue of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s MMWR reports on unintentional strangulation deaths from the “Choking Game” among youth aged 6 – 19.  The report tracks reported incidents from 1995 – 2007.  What I found alarming about this report was the age of those who died – most were […]

The American School Health Association welcomes you to our blog. The purpose of the blog is to provide an opportunity for dialogue on health and safety-related issues that affect children and youth in grades pre-k through 12. Just as the American School Health Association is a multidisciplinary organization, this blog can bring to bear on […]