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Montana Office of Public Instruction, 2021
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is an epidemiologic surveillance system that was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help monitor the prevalence of behaviors that not only influence youth health, but also put youth at risk for the most significant health and social problems that can occur during…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Risk, High School Students, National Surveys
George Lucas Educational Foundation, 2011
Communication between home and school is good for kids. Keeping families up-to-date about upcoming events is important, but it's not enough to fully engage parents as partners. When schools and families really work together, that sets the stage for all kinds of benefits. The National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education reports that…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Parent Conferences, Family School Relationship
Meek, Anne – 1999
This book examines "baseline" communications in schools and school systems. Baseline communication is defined as schools' ongoing efforts to meet the information needs of parents and the community at large, to strengthen the partnerships of parents and schools, to promote school activities and events, to explain school programs and school's…
Descriptors: Communications, Elementary Secondary Education, Guides, Mass Media
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Chappelow, Marsha; Reznikov, Kathleen – Journal of School Public Relations, 2007
After a failed tax levy in 2004, the Ladue School District in Missouri realized that it had to significantly change its communication methods. A new superintendent was hired in July 2004 to work with the Board of Education to reestablish relationships and increase effective communications with parents and community members. As such, we are the…
Descriptors: Trust (Psychology), School Community Relationship, Public Schools, School Districts
Bucy, Harriet H. – 1987
This guide is intended to help school personnel, as well as community and private sector providers, make the most effective use of tours and guest speakers. The booklet offers a step-by-step guide to (1) designing a meaningful experience for students; (2) assuring the teacher of a successful and well-organized activity; and (3) giving the provider…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Education Work Relationship, Educational Planning
Arnsparger, Arleen; Kernan-Schloss, Adam; Plattner, Andy; Soholt, Sylvia – 1997
Focused on the practical tools that education leaders can use to improve communications with their own colleagues, with parents, and with the general public, this guide can be used by school districts and states to organize their communication efforts strategically to build public support. The guide includes step-by-step information to develop a…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Support, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Planning
Moore, Thomas J., Ed.; And Others – 1981
The conference focused on the role of the Mexican American's cultural language, tradition, life style, health practices, and media utilization in the design of effective health education and information programs. Representing various local, state, and national health, education, and media organizations, the 108 participants attended sessions on…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bilingual Instructional Materials, Cardiovascular System, Case Studies