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An Interview with Art Wolinsky from WiredSafety | | An Interview with Art Wolinsky from WiredSafety
Mr. Wolinsky urges schools to build information literacy skills in their students and describes exciting new technology that allows teachers to incorporate Internet safety lessons into their history and literature curricula. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Ted Feinberg of the National Association of School Psychologists | | Dr. Ted Feinberg of the National Association of School Psychologists
Dr. Feinberg shares his expertise on developing comprehensive, culturally-competent crisis plans, initiating psychological triage, and promoting healing among students and staff after a crisis. | | [more] | |
An Interview with Dr. Cathy Pratt of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism | | Dr. Cathy Pratt, Director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Dr. Pratt describes what Asperger Syndrome looks like, explains how it impacts a child’s life, and reveals specific ways to support students with this condition so that they may fulfill their potential in school and in life. | | [more] | |
An Interview with Marsha Blakeway of the Association for Conflict Resolution | | Marsha Blakeway of the Association for Conflict Resolution
Ms. Blakeway reveals how conflict resolution education plays a key role in improving school climate. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Anne Muñoz-Furlong, B.A. of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network | | An Interview With Anne Muñoz-Furlong, B.A. of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Ms. Muñoz-Furlong, B.A. reveals how food allergies impact the quality of a child’s social life, points out the most common mistakes made by schools when trying to accommodate students with this condition, and explains how thoughtful planning and a team effort can keep students safe from exposure to their allergens while in school. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. John F. Deegan of the of the Military Impacted Schools Association | | An Interview With Dr. John F. Deegan of the of the Military Impacted Schools Association
Dr. Deegan offers advice on how schools can implement policies and initiate programming that will help military kids cope with relocations and deployments. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Mr. Paul Rosengard of the SPARK Program | | An Interview With Mr. Paul Rosengard of the SPARK Program
Mr. Rosengard explains how the SPARK Program is addressing the issue of childhood obesity by engaging kids in physical activity and teaching them skills to be active the rest of their lives. | | [more] | |
An Interview with Mr. Tom Hedrick from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America | | | An Interview with Mr. Tom Hedrick, Director and Founding Member of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Mr. Hedrick describes how prescription drug abuse is changing the drug culture in America, explains how this crisis grew so quickly, and presents specific steps parents, schools, and communities can take to combat teen abuse of such medications. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Larry Shapiro, a.k.a. Dr. Playwell | | An Interview With Dr. Larry Shapiro, a.k.a. Dr. Playwell
Dr. Shapiro explains why it is so important to clearly communicate and consistently enforce rules, and identifies specific steps parents and educators can take together to promote good behavior at home and in school. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Reg Weaver, President of the National Education Association | | An Interview With Reg Weaver, President of the National Education Association
Mr. Weaver offers advice to educators on how to connect with students and communicate expectations when school begins in order to ensure a productive school year. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Kathryn Tout and Sharon Vandivere from Child Trends | | An Interview With Dr. Kathryn Tout and Sharon Vandivere from Child Trends
Dr. Tout and Ms. Vandivere share their findings from a Child Trends and Urban Institute study entitled Unsupervised Time: Family and Child Factors Associated with Self-Care. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Gary Blau of SAMHSA`s Child, Adolescent, and Family Branch of the Center For Mental Health Services | | | An Interview With Dr. Gary Blau of SAMHSA`s Child, Adolescent, and Family Branch of the Center For Mental Health Services
Dr. Blau explains how schools can play a crucial role in promoting the mental well-being of their students and describes how implementing a community-based System of Care approach will not only improve not their students` mental health, but their academic performance, as well.
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An Interview With Judy Whitaker of the Association for Career and Technical Education | | An Interview With Judy Whitaker of the Association for Career and Technical Education
Ms. Whitaker reveals how career education can prepare students to be competitive in the changing global economy.
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An Interview With Ms. Anna Weselak, President of the National PTA | | An Interview With Ms. Anna Weselak, President of the National PTA
Ms. Weselak describes how Teacher Appreciation Week began and explains how the event strengthens parent/teacher partnerships and improves morale. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Shanterra McBride, Deputy Executive Director at the Empower Program | | | An Interview With Shanterra McBride, Deputy Executive Director at the Empower Program
Ms. McBride explains why cyberbullying can be potentially more damaging than traditional bullying, illustrates how the social norms of cyberspace contribute to the problem, and reveals how positive peer pressure can be used to stop this form of harassment. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Sally Chapman from the Educators` Symposium | | An Interview With Sally Chapman from the Educators` Symposium
Ms. Chapman, Executive Director of the Educators` Symposium, reveals how this unique event will address universal challenges facing today`s educators and provide participants with hands-on strategies to help their students succeed in school. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Susan Stone From The School of Social Welfare At The University Of California | | An Interview With Dr. Susan Stone From The School of Social Welfare At The University Of California
Dr. Stone encourages school districts to work with child welfare agencies to develop policies for getting foster children in schools, facilitating continuity of services, and ensuring that information makes down to the local school and child welfare worker levels.
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An Interview With Ron Davis, Creator of the Davis Dyslexia Correction Method | | An Interview With Ron Davis, Creator of the Davis Dyslexia Correction Method
Mr. Davis shares his personal account of growing up with dyslexia and explains why he believes the condition is actually a gift. | | [more] | |
An Interview with Dr. David Kaplan of the American Counseling Association | | An Interview with Dr. David Kaplan of the American Counseling Association
Dr. Kaplan describes the differences between crisis and disaster counseling, then explains why it is so important to understand each student`s cultural background and perceptual framework when designing interventions in the aftermath of the hurricane. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Linn Goldberg With The ATLAS Steroid Prevention Program | | An Interview With Dr. Linn Goldberg With The ATLAS Steroid Prevention Program
Dr. Goldberg describes the pressure on teen athletes to turn to steroids and reviews specific steps schools can take to curtail student steroid abuse. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Mort Silverman of the National Suicide Prevention Resource Center | | An Interview With Dr. Mort Silverman of the National Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Dr. Silverman explains how promoting communication among students, school staff, and community support networks can help to reduce and prevent teen suicide.
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An Interview With Sandra Negley, MTRS, CTRS, Author of Crossing The Bridge | | An Interview With Sandra Negley, MTRS, CTRS, Author Of Crossing The Bridge...A Journey In Self-Esteem, Relationships, And Life Balance
Ms. Negley describes how stress impacts both children and adults, and explains how to alleviate stress by ending negative self-talk, having a more optimistic attitude about life, and making time to enjoy life. | | [more] | |
An Interview with Edward Looney, CCGC, of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey | | AN INTERVIEW WITH EDWARD LOONEY, CCGC, OF THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NEW JERSEY
Mr. Looney describes the phases of compulsive gambling, offers a profile of the typical teen gambler, reveals the connection between gambling and other at-risk behaviors, and suggests ways that schools can address teen gambling issues.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH PATTI KINNEY OF THE NATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | | AN INTERVIEW WITH PATTI KINNEY OF THE NATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Ms. Kinney explains how coordination and collaboration between elementary and middle schools can help students to succesfully transition to middle school. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Marian Smithey of the National Association of School Nurses | | AN INTERVIEW WITH MARIAN SMITHEY OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL NURSES
Ms. Smithey reveals how improving communications between parents, school nurses, and health care professionals can help reduce the number of asthma episodes children experience.
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An Interview With Dr. Susan Limber of the Stop Bullying Now! Campaign | | AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. SUSAN LIMBER OF THE STOP BULLYING NOW! CAMPAIGN
Dr. Limber describes safe strategies bystanders can use to stop bullying in their schools. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Deborah Price and William Modzeleski from the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools | | AN INTERVIEW WITH DEBORAH PRICE AND WILLIAM MODZELESKI OF THE OFFICE OF SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS
Ms. Price and Mr. Modzeleski stress the importance of partnerships for school terrorism preparedness and highlight the steps the U.S. Department of Education has taken to prevent terrorism in our schools.
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An Interview With Paul Gorski, Creator Of The Multicultural Pavilion | | AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. PAUL GORSKI, CREATOR OF THE MULTICULTURAL PAVILION
Dr. Gorski urges educators to move beyond a "heroes and holidays" approach to develop a multicultural curriculum that promotes social justice and educational experiences in which all students reach their full potential as learners. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Jim Mustin Of The Family And Corrections Network | | AN INTERVIEW WITH JIM MUSTIN OF THE FAMILY AND CORRECTIONS NETWORK
Mr. Mustin describes the many crises facing children with incarcerated parents and explains how educators can help to address the stigma these students face. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Deborah Hardy From The New York State School Counselor Association | | AN INTERVIEW WITH DEBORAH HARDY FROM THE NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION
Ms. Hardy explains how to address such issues as learning disabilities, parental pressure, poor test-taking skills, financial concerns, and other common challenges that students face while struggling through the college application process. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Julie Rosenbluth From The American Council For Drug Education | | AN INTERVIEW WITH JULIE ROSENBLUTH FROM THE AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR DRUG EDUCATION
Ms. Rosenbluth reveals how raves are used to promote and distribute club drugs, exposes how these substances are involved in date rape, and offers advice to parents and educators on how they can help kids to understand the true dangers of using club drugs.
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An Interview With Dr. MarthaElin Mountain | | AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. MARTHELIN MOUNTAIN
Dr. Mountain describes how teachers, parents, and counselors can help kids learn to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Susan Keller-Mathers, MS, Of The International Center For The Study Of Creativity | | AN INTERVIEW WITH SUSAN KELLER-MATHERS, MS, OF THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF CREATIVITY
Ms. Keller-Mathers identifies common blocks to creativity and describes how parents and teachers can help children to overcome them. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Darcy Gruttadaro From The National Alliance For The Mentally Ill | | DARCY GRUTTADARO, DIRECTOR OF THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ACTION CENTER OF THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL
Ms. Gruttadaro reveals the crucial roles schools can play in supporting children with mental illness. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Barbara Cooper, MPS, ATR-BC And Nancy Widdows, MS, ATR, BC, LPC From Superkids | | AN INTERVIEW WITH BARBARA COOPER, MPS, ATR-BC AND NANCY WIDDOWS MS, ATR-BC, LPC FROM SUPERKIDS
Ms. Cooper and Ms. Widdows share stories about the struggles of children with social skills deficits and reveal how their program has transformed lives. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Judy Samelson, Executive Director Of The Afterschool Alliance | | AN INTERVIEW WITH JUDY SAMELSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE
Ms. Samelson describes how afterschool programs improve students' academic performance, keep kids safe, and support working families. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Shawn Williams, Deployment And Mobilization Readiness Program Manager At Fort Polk | | AN INTERVIEW WITH SHAWN WILLIAMS, DEPLOYMENT AND MOBILIZATION READINESS PROGRAM MANAGER AT FORT POLK
Ms. Williams shares advice on how teachers, school staff, and even fellow classmates can help children while their parents are deployed. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Sarah Gillespie, Student Spokesperson For National Youth Violence Prevention Week | | AN INTERVIEW WITH SARAH GILLESPIE, STUDENT SPOKESPERSON FOR NATIONAL YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION WEEK
Find out how the National Youth Violence Prevention Campaign is empowering students to take a united stand against violence and shedding a positive light on today's kids. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Lynda Van Kuren Of The Council For Exceptional Children | | LYNDA VAN KUREN OF THE COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Ms. Van Kuren explains how educating students and staff about disabilities can prevent and reduce disability bias in school. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. John A. Williams, Exec. Director Center for the Study of Pan-Hellenic Issues | | DR. JOHN A. WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CENTER FOR PAN-HELLENIC ISSUES
Dr. Williams defines hazing, explains who is most at-risk for being hazed and examines why people are willing to accept such behavior. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Sam Blank, Professor Of Communication And Crisis Management | | SAM BLANK, PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Mr. Blank explains why teams must learn how to overcome barriers and build communication skills to create the shared vision that is crucial to their success. | | [more] | |
Dr. Charles Spielberger, Co-Author of Test Anxiety: Theory, Assessment, And Treatment. | | DR. CHARLES SPIELBERGER, CO-AUTHOR OF TEST ANXIETY: THEORY, ASSESSMENT, AND TREATMENT
Dr. Spielberger defines test anxiety and presents specific ways it may be treated. | | [more] | |
An Interview With John Walters, Director of the White House ONDCP | | |
Mr. Walters argues that student drug testing is the best way to fight substance abuse because it identifies users so they can be referred for treatment and it prevents them from spreading the disease. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Charlotte Dion, Director Of The Foundation Center's New York Library | | |
Ms. Dion explains the grant application process and offers her expertise on writing successful proposals. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Terry Tafoya On Multicultural Counseling | | |
Dr. Tafoya examines common barriers caused by cultural differences between clients and counselors. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Paul McGhee Of The Laughter Remedy | | | Dr. McGhee describes the basic developmental changes in children`s humor and explains how parents and teachers can nurture children`s humor skills. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Kathleen Rodgers From Washington State University | | | Dr. Rodgers identifies risk and resiliency factors among adolescents experiencing divorce. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Bonnie Benard, Author of Fostering Resiliency In Kids | | | Ms. Benard explains how promoting resiliency in children will transform them from "at-risk" to "at-promise." | | [more] | |
An Interview With David Finkelhor From The Crimes Against Children Research Center | | | Mr. Finkelhor reveals how abuse impacts children and presents ways schools can help victims to overcome the trauma of abuse. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Kerry Moles, CSW, Author Of Strategies For Anger Management Workbook | | | Ms. Moles describes how we can identify our triggers to anger and explains how to prevent anger from escalating to violence. | | [more] | |
In Interview With Dr. Cynthia Garcia Cole From The Center For Human Development At Brown University | | | Dr. Garcia Coll reviews common barriers to immigrant parents that prevent them from becoming involved in their children`s education and suggests steps schools can take to break down these barriers. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Veronica Bird, Creator Of "The Different Shades Of Autism" | | |
Ms. Bird reveals how early, appropriate and consistent intervention can improve long-term outcomes for children with autism. | | [more] | |
An Interview With David Dorn Of Civitas International | | | Mr. Dorn of Civitas International, an international coalition of organizations working to educate nations around the world on how to create and maintain an effective democracy, defines what it means to be and what skills are required to be a responsible citizen. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Larry Shapiro, President Of Childswork/Childsplay | | | Dr. Shapiro explains how reading can be used to help young people overcome social and emotional problems. | | [more] | |
Dr. Judith Vicary, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Leadership To Keep Children Alcohol-Free | | |
Dr. Vicary explains the national initiative to prevent the use of alcohol by children ages 9-15 and describes alcohol's impact on physical and psychological development. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Marisa Reddy, Ph.D., of the Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center | | AN INTERVIEW
WITH MARISA REDDY, PH.D.,
CHIEF RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGIST
NATIONAL THREAT ASSESSMENT CENTER,
U.S. SECRET SERVICE
Dr. Reddy shares the key findings from the recent Safe School Initiative report on targeted school violence. | | [more] | |
Shirley Igo, National PTA President | | SHIRLEY IGO, NATIONAL PTA PRESIDENT
Ms. Igo reviews specific steps schools can take to encourage parental involvement and introduces the Parent Involvement Schools Of Excellence Program. | | [more] | |
Brenda Melton, President Of The American School Counselor Association | | BRENDA MELTON, PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION
Ms. Melton explains why communication can be one of the most effective prevention strategies for protecting young people from eating disorders and other forms of body abuse. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Sam Blank, Professor, Ed. Administration, Graduate School Of Education, Pace Univ. | |
Mr. Blank shares the insight he gained from responding to 9/11 crisis for the Manhattan schools and reviews how to develop an effective crisis management plan. | | [more] | |
William Corr, Executive Vice-President of The Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids | | WILLIAM CORR EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT OF
THE CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS
Mr. Corr explains why the Master Settlement Agreement hasn't ended the tobacco war and suggests ways to protect adults and children from a lifetime of addiction and early death. | | [more] | |
Dr. David Walsh of the National Center for Media and the Family | | DR. DAVID WALSH OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MEDIA AND THE FAMILY
Dr. Walsh describes how an unhealthy media diet can interfere with school success, explores the debate over who`s responsible for the media`s impact on children, and exposes the potential risks of allowing advertising in the school environment. | | [more] | |
Cristina Casanova, Author Of The Counselor's Classroom | | CRISTINA CASANOVA, AUTHOR OF THE COUNSELOR'S CLASSROOM
Ms. Casanova shares her unique insight and information on the latest breakthroughs in trauma healing. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Dr. Marty Sleeper of Facing History and Ourselves | | DR. MARTY SLEEPER OF FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES
Dr. Sleeper explains how we can use history to teach students about their role in creating a world of tolerance. | | [more] | |
Dr. Susan Weinberger from the Mentor Consulting Group | | DR. SUSAN WEINBERGER FROM THE MENTOR CONSULTING GROUP
Dr. Weinberger offers insight on running successful mentoring programs and illustrates how to launch a school-based mentoring program. | | [more] | |
Cynthia Scherer of the Points of Light Foundation and Kids Care Clubs | | CYNTHIA SCHERER OF THE POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION AND KIDS CARE CLUBS
Ms. Scherer offers helpful insight on how you can inspire young people to volunteer. | | [more] | |
Ellen Kingsley of Additude Magazine | | ELLEN KINGSLEY OF ADDITUDE MAGAZINE
Ms. Kingsley shares her insight on how parents and teachers can work together to inspire and encourage children with AD/HD. | | [more] | |
David Dhillon, Founder of the 1st Camarena Club | | DAVID DHILLON, FOUNDER OF THE 1ST CAMARENA CLUB
Mr. Dhillon reflects back on how the first Camarena Club began in the hometown of Kiki Camarena, the murdered DEA Agent who inspired the original Red Ribbon Week. | | [more] | |
An Interview with Dr. Russell Skiba of the Safe and Responsive Schools Project | | DR. RUSSELL SKIBA OF THE SAFE AND RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS PROJECT
Dr. Skiba explains why schools need to acknowledge that bullying can be a serious problem in our schools and explores how a school-wide policy can effectively address it. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Maurice Elias of CASEL | | MAURICE ELIAS OF THE COLLABORATIVE FOR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Dr. Elias explains how emotional intelligence is linked to academic achievement and offers advice on how to promote emotional intelligence at home and at school. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Max Nass, Creator of No More Bullies | | MAX NASS, CREATOR OF SEVERAL PLAY THERAPY GAMES INCLUDING NO MORE BULLIES
Mr. Nass explains the benefits of play therapy and offers tips on having a successful play therapy session. | | [more] | |
Marty Duckenfield of the National Dropout Prevention Center | | MARTY DUCKENFIELD OF THE NATIONAL DROPOUT PREVENTION CENTER
Ms. Duckenfield explains how service learning acts as a protective factor in preventing students from dropping out of school and other at-risk behavior. | | [more] | |
Kim Gosselin, Creator of the Special Kids In School® Book Series | | KIM GOSSELIN, CREATOR OF THE SPECIAL KIDS IN SCHOOL BOOK SERIES
Kim Gosselin, of JayJo Books, offers practical advice on how the school community can help students with special needs succeed in school. | | [more] | |
An Interview With Denise Alston of the National Education Association | | DENISE ALSTON OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Ms. Alston explains how alignment serves as a key component in school improvement plans. | | [more] | |
Professor David Brotherton of the CUNY Dispute Resolution Center and John Jay College | | PROFESSOR DAVID BROTHERTON OF THE CUNY DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER AND JOHN JAY COLLEGE
Professor Brotherton presents a unique approach as he explains how gangs can be transformed into a positive force in our schools. | | [more] | |
An Interview with Jim Carnes of Teaching Tolerance | | JIM CARNES, DIRECTOR AND EDITOR OF TEACHING TOLERANCE
Mr. Carnes reveals how a respect policy can become the foundation for building tolerance in the school community. | | [more] | |
Eve Kaplan, Curricula Director of Do Something Network | | EVE KAPLAN, CURRICULA DIRECTOR OF DO SOMETHING NETWORK
Ms. Kaplan illustrates how student leaders can serve as a valuable resource to help improve your school community. | | [more] | |
Dr. Karen Bohlin, Director of the Center For the Advancement of Ethics and Character | | DR. KAREN BOHLIN, DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ETHICS AND CHARACTER AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Dr. Bohlin explains how schools can create an ethical environment that cultivates virtues in it's students. | | [more] | |
Ellen Raider from the International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution | | ELLEN RAIDER, FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR COOPERATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Ms. Raider presents ways schools can address the challenges to developing successful conflict resolution programs. | | [more] | |
| | DARLIND DAVIS, ONDCP/WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL PREVENTION DIRECTOR
Ms. Davis offers helpful advice on how to develop effective drug prevention programs. | | [more] | |
| | PROFESSOR NATHAN AVANI FROM THE INTERNATIONAL MENTORING ASSOCIATION
Dr. Avani shares his insight on mentoring and explains how it can be used as a valuable tool to help kids stay in school. | | [more] | |
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