School Climate:
American Youth Policy Forum - www.aypf.org
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional development organization based in Washington, DC, provides learning opportunities for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers working on youth and education issues at the national, state, and local levels.
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - www.pta.org
The National PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer association in the United States working exclusively on behalf of children and youth. The National PTA works with other national health agencies and organizations to provide comprehensive health and safety projects and materials for local and State PTAs; develops educational initiatives to encourage parents to participate in their children's education.
Keep Schools Safe was a great resource for helping schools increase their safety.
This site, managed by the Benton Foundation, highlights initiatives on behalf of children and youth; connects advocates to related organizations and Web sites; provides national statistics on the well-being of children, youth, and families; and lists tools for helping advocates increase their effectiveness.
The Council of Great City Schools - www.cgcs.org
The Council of Great City Schools is a coalition of approximately 50 of the Nation's largest urban public school systems. The council promotes urban education through legislation, research, media relations, technology, and special projects.
National Governors' Association - www.nga.org
The National Governors' Association (NGA) is a bipartisan national organization comprising the Governors of the Nation's 50 States and its Commonwealths and Territories. The NGA conducts research, offers training, and represents State interests at the national level. The NGA's Governor's Campaign for Children works to stimulate community involvement in improving conditions for young people and their families.
The National Network for Youth is a national association that engages in public education activities, promotes youth/adult partnerships, and strives to strengthen community-based organizations to provide effective programs and services to young people in difficult circumstances.
Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. Search Institute has identified 40 Developmental Assets all kids need in their lives, good things like family support, a caring neighborhood, and resistance skills. This research-based organization's site offers resources for parents, educators, and community leaders.
LD OnLine is a national educational service of WETA-TV, the PBS station in Washington, D.C. LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children's writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, a set of very active bulletin boards, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
National Education Association - www.nea.org
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 2.7 million members work at every level of education from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Bullying/ Youth Violence:
National School Safety Center - www.nssc1.org
The National School Safety Center (NSSC's) mission is to promote safe schools that are free from crime and violence to help ensure quality education for all of America's children. The NSSC provides technical assistance, legal and legislative aid, publications, and films for education and law enforcement practitioners, legislators, policymakers, and local school districts and communities.
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Division of Violence Prevention web site has focused on violence prevention since the early 1980s, when efforts included the prevention of youth violence, suicide, and suicide attempts.
KidsPeace: National Centers for Kids in Crisis - www.kidspeace.org
KidsPeace is a private, not-for-profit charity dedicated to serving the critical behavioral and mental health needs of children, preadolescents and teens.
Casey Journalism Center for Children and Families - www.casey.umd.edu
The Casey Journalism Center for Children and Families is a national resource center for journalists that seeks to enhance reporting on issues and institutions affecting children in difficult situations and their families and to increase public awareness about the concerns facing this population.
The National Crime Prevention Council's mission is to enable people to create safer and more caring communities by addressing the causes of crime and violence and reducing the opportunities for crime to occur.
Children, Youth and Family Consortium - www.cyfc.umn.edu
The Children, Youth and Family Consortium, based at the University of Minnesota, seeks to combine the resources of the University of Minnesota and surrounding communities to improve the lives of Minnesota children, youth, and families. Specifically, the consortium addresses health, education, and social policy issues.
Keep Schools Safe was a great resource for helping schools increase their safety.
Minnesota Prevention Resource Center (MPRC) - http://www.emprc.org
Providing information to Minnesota about preventing alcohol, tobacco and other other drug abuse and related violence" MPRC is a project of the Minnesota Institute of Public Health.
Net Bullies is a web site dedicated to protecting kids from On-line bullying.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with all disabilities - physical, mental, learning, and emotional. This site was developed to help children in second through sixth grade recognize bullying and respond to it in appropriate, effective ways. It is for all children who are bullied or who witness bullying. You can help prevent bullying by using this site often with your children or students.
Delivering smart, safe and responsible surfing messages to children, teens, schools and parents, online and offline. A program of WiredKids. www.wiredkids.org.
Character Development:
Over the last decade, screen time has been the most significant lifestyle change for our kids. Children are exposed to over one million Yes messages a week, with an average of 44.5 hours spent in front of a screen per week. For 12 years, the National Institute on Media and the Family has been a trusted voice for families in the media age, bringing MediaWise solutions to families everywhere. Dr. David Walsh, founder and president of the Institute, connected with parents and educators across the country with his new book No: Why Kids - of All Ages - Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It.
National Institute on Media and the Family - www.mediafamily.org
The goal of the National Institute on Media and the Family (Institute) is to provide resources for educators, parents, community leaders, and others concerned about the ever increasing impact of media on children, families, and communities.
The Family Catalog is a resource with an ever growing selection of music, movies, and educational programs. With up to 50% of the proceeds going to the school or organization of your choice, The Family Catalog is a resource that people can trust to find the best stories that engage, teach, and inspire.
Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network - www.cyfernet.org
The Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network (CYFERNet) provides information on educational outreach programs, online publications, and research on children, youth, and families from universities in all 50 States.
The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to defending the rights of all American children. The CDF conducts advocacy on behalf of children, particularly poor and minority children and those who have disabilities, by educating the Nation about their needs and encouraging preventive investment.
The National 4-H Council is a nonprofit educational organization that provides experiential programs and activities for young people across the country in coordination with youth development programs. The council provides technical and marketing assistance to Extension Service staff and volunteers working with young people and their communities.
Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. Search Institute has identified 40 Developmental Assets all kids need in their lives, good things like family support, a caring neighborhood, and resistance skills. This research-based organization's site offers resources for parents, educators, and community leaders.
TheAntiDrug.com was created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids. Working with the nation's leading experts in the fields of parenting and substance abuse prevention, TheAntiDrug.com serves as a drug prevention information center, and a supportive community for parents to interact and learn from each other.
Shoulder to Shoulder is dedicated to helping to make our job easier by connecting fellow parents and caregivers, and sharing the insight of those who have been there before.
The National Urban League is a nonprofit, community-based social service and civil rights organization with 114 affiliates. The league seeks to assist African-Americans in achieving social and economic equality through advocacy, research, and other activities. Carrying on the commitment to providing the best education for our children and fostering a joy in learning, the National Urban League continues to raise the bar by energizing students and parents with creative, engaging programs.
The most widely implemented approach to character education, embraced by thousands of schools, communities, public agencies and nonprofits. Nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian-promotes the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
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