The Greenwich Times, February 3, 2015
"It might have come as some solace for parents at Tuesday night's forum at Greenwich High School on risky teen behaviors to learn that the motivation for that behavior is pretty much the same as it was for their kids when they were babies and infants.
But it probably came as an even greater reassurance for them to hear that there is a lot they can do to help their kids to reduce those risks such as underage drinking and inappropriate behavior on social media." Read More.
To learn more about prevention strategy, visit our Resource Center here.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
AHM Lanterns Mentoring Program Celebrates 15 Years
The Hartford Courant, February 3, 2015
"This year, the AHM Lanterns Mentoring Program celebrates 15 years. In 2000, Andover Elementary School was the first to sign on. Andover served as the model to help launch the program, which today is in the Hebron, Marlborough and RHAM schools. More than 200 participants have been part of Lanterns since 2000, according to an AHM press release.
According to the National Office of Juvenile Justice, mentor programs have been shown to improve youth's self-esteem, behavior, and academic performance. Children who enroll in mentoring programs are less likely to use drugs and more likely to complete their education and have a more productive life." Read More.
Visit our Resource Center here to learn more about mentoring programs in Connecticut.
"This year, the AHM Lanterns Mentoring Program celebrates 15 years. In 2000, Andover Elementary School was the first to sign on. Andover served as the model to help launch the program, which today is in the Hebron, Marlborough and RHAM schools. More than 200 participants have been part of Lanterns since 2000, according to an AHM press release.
According to the National Office of Juvenile Justice, mentor programs have been shown to improve youth's self-esteem, behavior, and academic performance. Children who enroll in mentoring programs are less likely to use drugs and more likely to complete their education and have a more productive life." Read More.
Visit our Resource Center here to learn more about mentoring programs in Connecticut.
How Local Parents Can Better Address Underage Drinking
FOX 8 News, February 3, 2015
"SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — In the gym at Northern Guilford Middle School, row to row packed with 8th graders, it’s oddly quiet. That’s because the students are riveted and all-ears listening to one mom share her family’s painful story.
'I felt for her, you know. She has an amazing son. The love is there, but it can happen to any of us,' said Patricia Goots, a parent of an 8th grader." Read More.
For more information on preventing underage drinking, visit our Resource Center here.
"SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — In the gym at Northern Guilford Middle School, row to row packed with 8th graders, it’s oddly quiet. That’s because the students are riveted and all-ears listening to one mom share her family’s painful story.
'I felt for her, you know. She has an amazing son. The love is there, but it can happen to any of us,' said Patricia Goots, a parent of an 8th grader." Read More.
For more information on preventing underage drinking, visit our Resource Center here.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Can Congress Force Schools to Finally Get Serious About Bullying?
Take Part, February 3, 2015
"With a brilliant smile, sunny personality, and sweet disposition, Ronin Shimizu loved cheerleading, despite being the only boy on his Folsom, California, middle-school squad. The pain he suffered from years of bullying, however—schoolyard taunts, gay slurs, nasty remarks about his masculinity—was impossible to take.
So Ronin, age 12, decided not to take it. He killed himself two months ago." Read More.
For more information about bullying prevention, visit our Resource Center here.
"With a brilliant smile, sunny personality, and sweet disposition, Ronin Shimizu loved cheerleading, despite being the only boy on his Folsom, California, middle-school squad. The pain he suffered from years of bullying, however—schoolyard taunts, gay slurs, nasty remarks about his masculinity—was impossible to take.
So Ronin, age 12, decided not to take it. He killed himself two months ago." Read More.
For more information about bullying prevention, visit our Resource Center here.
Stamford Public Education Foundation Honors Volunteer Mentors
Stamford Patch, February 1, 2015
" The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) celebrated the commitment and hard work of its volunteer mentors and dedicated program partners at its 2nd annual Mentor Appreciation Night on Wednesday at the UConn Stamford campus.
SPEF’s volunteer mentors and partners are instrumental in the success of SPEF’s flagship program, the Stamford Mentoring Program." Read More.
For more information about mentoring programs in Connecticut, visit our resource center here.
" The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) celebrated the commitment and hard work of its volunteer mentors and dedicated program partners at its 2nd annual Mentor Appreciation Night on Wednesday at the UConn Stamford campus.
SPEF’s volunteer mentors and partners are instrumental in the success of SPEF’s flagship program, the Stamford Mentoring Program." Read More.
For more information about mentoring programs in Connecticut, visit our resource center here.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
BEST Doing Its Best To Keep Kids Drug-Free
Tahlequah Daily Press, February 3, 2015
"The Drug-Free Communities Support Program is the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent drug use and promote health among our youth. The DFC program provides grants to local community coalitions to increase collaboration among community partners.
Tahlequah Public Schools is fortunate to receive one of these grants to sponsor the Tahlequah BEST Community Coalition. BEST stands for 'Bringing Everyone’s Strengths Together.' This refers to the many partnerships and individuals who offer their strengths and resources to contribute to the coalition’s success." Read More.
For more information on how to prevent underage drug abuse, visit our Resource Center here.
"The Drug-Free Communities Support Program is the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent drug use and promote health among our youth. The DFC program provides grants to local community coalitions to increase collaboration among community partners.
Tahlequah Public Schools is fortunate to receive one of these grants to sponsor the Tahlequah BEST Community Coalition. BEST stands for 'Bringing Everyone’s Strengths Together.' This refers to the many partnerships and individuals who offer their strengths and resources to contribute to the coalition’s success." Read More.
For more information on how to prevent underage drug abuse, visit our Resource Center here.
UConn-Killingly KUBE Collaboration Makes President's Honor Roll
The Hartford Courant, February 2, 2015
"n Jan. 31, a busload of Killingly Intermediate School students made their way to the University of Connecticut. It's a trip 57 Killingly students have been making regularly as part of Kids & UConn Bridging Education, a collaboration among the UConn cultural centers, KIS and Windham Middle School. The goal of the multicultural mentoring program has been to help students succeed academically. The program's one-on-one mentoring and focus on academics is meant to reduce the racial, ethnic and economic isolation middle school students may face.
The program is one of the reasons UConn was named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for "General Community Service" for the second time in three years. Out of 766 schools nationwide, UConn was the only Connecticut school named. The distinction recognized the commitment and participation by UConn students and the measurable impact on the communities those students serve." Read More.
Visit our resource center here for more information on local mentoring programs.
"n Jan. 31, a busload of Killingly Intermediate School students made their way to the University of Connecticut. It's a trip 57 Killingly students have been making regularly as part of Kids & UConn Bridging Education, a collaboration among the UConn cultural centers, KIS and Windham Middle School. The goal of the multicultural mentoring program has been to help students succeed academically. The program's one-on-one mentoring and focus on academics is meant to reduce the racial, ethnic and economic isolation middle school students may face.
The program is one of the reasons UConn was named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for "General Community Service" for the second time in three years. Out of 766 schools nationwide, UConn was the only Connecticut school named. The distinction recognized the commitment and participation by UConn students and the measurable impact on the communities those students serve." Read More.
Visit our resource center here for more information on local mentoring programs.
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