Announcements

This brief (PDF, 16 pages) helps researchers newer to school-based impact studies recruit districts and schools that represent the study's population of interest so that the findings are more actionable for educators. The brief provides practical strategies on these four topics that play an important role in a district or ...

This webpage contains a series of guides to help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) youth. The series includes a resource guide (PDF, 36 pages) and four companion focus guides designed for these specific populations:  Parents, families, and ...

This webpage provides a detailed overview of Youth Advisory Councils (YACs). It describes the role YACs play in improving the schools and communities they serve, discusses how they can use data to make decisions and create action plans, and outlines the structure of a YAC. Learn more. 

This webpage provides eight tips on how to approach conversations about war with young people and how to provide them with support and comfort. Learn more. 

This quiz tests young people’s knowledge about proper medication and drug disposal. Learn more. 

This report (PDF, 40 pages) explores the intersection of behavioral threat assessment (BTA) and youth mental health. This report aims to:  Describe the problem of school violence and how BTA became a widely implemented school violence prevention strategy  Report on the current state of BTA implementation and its effectiveness  Discuss considerations for the ...

This report (PDF, 29 pages) includes data tables on public elementary and secondary education revenues and expenditures at the local education agency (LEA) or school district level for fiscal year 2021. Tables include finance data on these topics:  Current expenditure totals and current expenditure per pupil amounts by state as well ...

Application deadline: Rolling  The Forest Service Civilian Conservation Centers provide training, mentorship, and work experience to young people ages 16-24 to prepare them to enter the workforce and address the nation’s conservation challenges. At Civilian Conservation Centers, young people can:  Earn a high school diploma or GED  Earn a vocational certificate in over ...

This webinar recording shares the importance of incorporating meaningful leadership opportunities for students and families into programming. Discussion topics include:   A high-level overview of the dynamics of family and youth homelessness in the United States  Authentic engagement of families and youth with lived experience of homelessness  The seven principles of “Nothing About Us ...

This brief (PDF, 29 pages) provides an overview of the seven historically underserved populations named in the Department of Education’s April 2021 Dear Colleague Letter. The brief includes data on the seven historically underserved populations and a list of resources and organizations that educators can consult for more information. Learn ...