An investigation published in PLOS ONE found no difference in school-based transmission rates of COVID-19 between schools with modified vs. traditional quarantine policies in two Missouri counties during January-March 2021. Learn more at: bit.ly/3DjJtQ9

Educators: How can you remove chaos, provide safety and structure, and make students feel cared for?➡️Foster strong connections with your students. Here are tips: bit.ly/3uMbhb7

Teachers: How can you build strong relationships with students and help them feel connected to school?
💡Ensure students are being treated fairly
💡Be responsive to their ideas
💡Provide extra help
More classroom management techniques: bit.ly/3FgOWq1

All young people do better in LGBTQ-inclusive schools. When schools have LGBTQ-supportive policies, LGBTQ *and* heterosexual students have decreases in:
⬇️Emotional distress
⬇️Violence & harassment
⬇️Suicidal thoughts & behaviors
Learn more: bit.ly/3QTFMGI

That’s right, school connectedness has long-lasting effects on student health and well-being. We have strategies teachers can use to foster connectedness in the classroom. Learn more about these classroom management approaches: bit.ly/3DBmIIO

Schools: Want to know how you can promote connectedness with students? Here are 3 ways:
1. Provide professional development on classroom management
2. Offer youth development programs
3. Make schools safer & more supportive for LGBTQ students
More tips: bit.ly/3uMbhb7

Educators: Schools with inclusive policies and practices provide better support for all students. Our LGBTQ Inclusivity Tool lets you quickly gauge what your school is doing. Take the self-assessment today: bit.ly/3Q0TeZ9

What does feeling connected to school have to do with substance use prevention? A lot! Connection helps protect students from substance use & a wide array of other health risks. Learn how to build connections: bit.ly/3uMbhb7. #NSAPM

Teachers: When you express high expectations for students, they’re likely to be more engaged in school and report feeling like they belong. Find tips for letting students know you believe in them and their abilities: bit.ly/3dG975a

How can schools use the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT)? Hillsborough Schools used HECAT to strengthen their #SexEd curriculum. Learn more about HECAT and start building or strengthening your #HealthEd program: bit.ly/3CCiNK0. #NHEW2022

Why is school connectedness important?
It protects against a wide array of youth health risks, including substance use. The health benefits of connectedness last into adulthood.
Learn how schools can foster connection: bit.ly/2URZdHO

By using CDC’s Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool, Hillsborough Schools knows they’re providing the best #HealthEd curriculum—backed by research—to their students. Learn how your school can do the same: bit.ly/3CCiNK0. #NHEW2022

Why is quality health education in schools so important? It helps protect youth from a variety of health risks. Quality #HealthEd teaches students how to make informed, thoughtful decisions about their health. Learn more: bit.ly/3n0M7C3 #NHEW #NHEW 2022

How is the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) used in the real world? Dean of Education, SCSU Southern Connecticut State University 🦉 uses HECAT to show future educators how to teach research-based, age-appropriate health education in schools. Learn more about the HECAT: bit.ly/3CCiNK0. #NHEW2022

.cairnguidance uses the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) in its educator training program to help districts select #HealthEd programs that fit their local needs. The HECAT can help your school district, too. Get started today: bit.ly/3CCiNK0 #NHEW2022

CDC’s #WhatWorksInSchools program is a school-based approach to protecting adolescent health. It combines 3 proven strategies:
✔️Quality health education
✔️Referrals to health services
✔️Safe & supportive school environments
Learn more: bit.ly/3umCeSF #NHEW 2022 #NHEW

New MMWR: Nearly 3 in 4 high school students reported Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with 4+ ACEs had high levels of poor mental health and suicidal behavior. Read the report: ow.ly/iGvg50L8yf1

School administrators: We have tools your teachers can use to help students thrive. Check out our classroom management resources: bit.ly/3G48ONF

School districts: Professional development on creating safe schools for #LGBTQ youth helps educators improve safety and connectedness in schools for ALL youth. Are you offering it in your schools?
Here’s how: bit.ly/3ND03Og