Check out this blog post from our friends at National Alliance for Youth Sports about the positive role physical activity can play in helping kids and teens manage their mental health. nays.org/adolescent-ath…

Congratulations to our client Teaching Matters on receiving funding from the Overdeck Family Foundation and RPPL to support their research on the #AI tool TeachFX, which aims to improve the experience of millions of teachers and students. shorturl.at/iV9Pg

As the new college semester gets underway, U.S. Department of Education has some helpful financial responsibility tips for new college students: blog.ed.gov/2022/04/5-valu…

This Inside Higher Ed survey report details the #mentalhealth crisis happening among college students, with two in five students reporting that their mental health severely impacts their academic performance. shorturl.at/mgEsU

Today is #WomensEqualityDay, which commemorates the August 26, 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution that gave women the right to vote.

The inaugural Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Showcase, featuring top college women’s basketball teams, will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort on November 21, 23 & 24. shorturl.at/uoNSN

This article from our friends at NFHS discusses the recent record increase in high school sports participation: nfhs.org/articles/parti…

This The Hechinger Report article looks at how some colleges are dealing with the housing cost crisis by launching new initiatives, with schools like the University of California and the University of Texas expanding housing options and offering scholarships. shorturl.at/o6iup

The CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) has released its 2023 survey data to help inform the work of national and state health organizations, data scientists, researchers, and other public health professionals. shorturl.at/DD5cA

September is National #SuicidePreventionMonth, and SAMHSA has released a new toolkit with several assets, including social media posts and shareable graphics, intended to help raise awareness about the resources SAMHSA offers about suicide prevention. shorturl.at/orhVg

We’re cheering on our client Girls on the Run®'s Southeastern Wisconsin council as they gear up for their group run in the inaugural Every Woman's Marathon in Savannah, GA this November: shorturl.at/hO6qU

Our friends at ACE share strategies on how to create more inclusive college campuses by recognizing the unique challenges students with disabilities face and they offer practical application advice. higheredtoday.org/2024/08/12/dis…

This The Associated Press article looks at the debate over youth football safety, which has been re-ignited by the recent deaths of two high school players from brain injuries. It also highlights the push for more safety measures, such as stricter concussion protocols: apnews.com/article/footba…

This week is National #SuicidePreventionWeek, and you can help reduce the risk of #suicide in your community. Learn how to talk to someone who is considering suicide with these action steps: samhsa.gov/mental-health/…

Tomorrow, Sept. 11, the American College Health Association Community College Health Coalition is hosting a webinar, “Starting and Sustaining Student-Led Mental Health Advocacy at a Community College,” from 12-1 pm ET. acha.org/event/student-…

Keeping up with all of the latest #TitleIX Rule enforcement updates can be tricky, but our friends at ATIXA have developed an Injunction Tracker that indicates which colleges and schools are under judicial order to not enforce the new Rule. atixa.org/2024regs/#inju…

Our client Teaching Matters was recently featured on Center for Professional Education of Teachers's #TeachingToday podcast to discuss the need to empower teachers with the necessary tools to improve literacy education for students. cpet.tc.columbia.edu/teaching-today…

A recent Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry study found no association between amateur sports-related concussions and long-term cognitive decline but emphasizes the importance of ongoing efforts to prevent head injuries in children whose brains are still developing (via CBS News): shorturl.at/Nqcs2

We are delighted to welcome Outdoor Afro as a returning client to APS; they are a national organization that helps Black people connect with nature through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation. outdoorafro.org/about/

On their latest podcast episode, our client NIAAA discusses the importance of good PA announcers and the positive impact they can make on youth athletic programs. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…