07/04/2020
We may live in a time of strife and uncertainty, but live in the land of the free and the BRAVE! We will persevere and will once again see the skies lit with fireworks in the years ahead to celebrate the birth of this country, even if they are dark in California tonight. Stay safe and have a blessed 4th of July! Happy birthday America! 🇺🇲❤️
04/30/2019
Bullying Prevention
Bullying is an unacceptable behavior that adults and students have a responsibility to stop. Schools must have clear and comprehensive prevention practices and policies that address all forms of bully...
04/28/2019
20 Years After Columbine Shooting, Data Show Decreasing Rates of Bullying and Violence in Schools
Despite perceptions that schools are less safe, data show that bullying, violence and crime have decreased in the 20 years since the Columbine High School shooting.
04/25/2019
OC teen diver doesn't let autism hold her back
A teen diver with autism competing at the junior Olympic level is defying the odds as she prepares for regionals.
04/25/2019
Time to put mental health at the heart of our schools
Every Washington community deserves caring, well-trained mental-health professionals in all their school buildings.
04/24/2019
You know nothing, Jon Snow.
05/03/2018
School counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers play a critical role in providing comprehensive school safety and mental health supports. This infographic highlights these key components and corresponds with the Framework for Safe and Successful Schools.
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02/16/2018
Circumspection and care are critical for the responsible media coverage of the impact of tragic events (or their anniversary), such as school shootings, terrorism, or war on children and youth. Children are less able than adults to understand their emotional and psychological reactions to the current events. The following recommendations can help journalists prevent the potential unintended consequences of inappropriate media coverage of a crisis or anniversary of a crisis event.
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02/16/2018
The frightening reality of what our kids are facing these days
Dr. Twenge started doing research 25 years ago on generational differences, but when 2011 -2012 hit, she saw something that would scared her to the core.
02/15/2018
Families and school personnel play a critical role in helping to reestablish a sense of normalcy and security for children after an act of violence occurs. This infographic provides tips for how to talk to youth about violence.
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12/28/2017
🆕 NASP recently created infographics to introduce key issues to stakeholders and advocate for the work of school psychologists. This infographic shows key points about social justice as it relates to children and youth, the role of school psychologists in changing these statistics, and the NASP Practice Model domains represented by this work.
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