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National PTA Action Alert!
2/21/2022 1:14 pm
The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children’s Hospital Association have officially declared a national emergency in children and adolescent mental health. National PTA is calling on Congress and the Administration to take immediate action! Urge your elected officials to prioritize youth suicide prevention and vote "Yes" on the STANDUP Act.
February 8th is Safer Internet Day!
2/7/2022 2:04 pm
Safer Internet Day is an international education and awareness-raising effort, celebrated in over 100 countries. Led by ConnectSafely in the United States, it is a day to bring communities together to discuss challenges families face navigating the digital world, and empowers them to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively. This year's U.S. theme is Improving Well-Being Online. Join PTA Connected throughout the week of February 7-11 for virtual events designed to teach us all how to talk about technology and use it to spread kindness and build community: Safer Internet Day - Events | National PTA. Additional virtual events throughout the week are available on the ConnectSafely website at: Safer Internet Day Programs for Home & School - ConnectSafely
Notes from the Backpack, Episode 54
2/7/2022 2:03 pm
Why Aren't There More Black Teachers? Most people can count on one hand the number of Black teachers they had during their school years. Our recent podcast guest Sharif El-Mekki is working to change that. Listen here: Why Aren't There More Black Teachers | National PTA
New Reflections Theme for 2023-2024
2/7/2022 2:01 pm
The 2023-2024 Reflections theme has been chosen: I Am Hopeful Because... The theme contest winner is Alice Meko from Hampton Cove Elementary PTA in Alabama. It's not too early to start working on your Reflections projects for next year!
TEXAS ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS
2/7/2022 1:37 pm
Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest
The Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest hopes to educate people about mental illnesses and encourage Texans to seek help when they need it. This year's theme is, “Why does mental health matter to you?” Community members of all ages are invited to submit artwork to the Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest by March 22, 2022.
Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
The National Institutes of Health recently issued a news release on a longitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The study found that supportive relationships with family and friends and healthy behaviors, like engaging in physical activity and better sleep, appeared to shield against the harmful effects of the pandemic on adolescents' mental health. Get the full news release here.
