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COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2022 | | | |
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A Case for Comprehensive Sex Ed Katie Gallagher - Director of Education Candor Health Education | | | |
In Illinois, the Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act (Senate Bill 818) was enacted in August 2021. This legislation creates personal health and safety standards for grades K-5 and updates and expands sex education standards in grades 6-12. It's important to understand what this new bill means and why it's so important for students.
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NATIONAL DRUG & ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK | |
March 21-27 is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week.
Looking for activity ideas to support National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week? The NIH website has outlined a number of activities that you can do at home. Fun ways for your students to learn a little more about some of the commonly used drugs. | | | |
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Pixelton Adventures - FINALS WEEK FRENZY | |
We're excited to announce the launch of the FULL Drug Awareness game, Finals Week Frenzy. Even if your student tried our demo, they have to come back and experience the final version! We've added fantastic chapters and features including the ability to earn points for preparedness, wellness and reputation! Start your Finals Week Frenzy NOW. | | | |
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COMMUNICATION RESOURCES FOR PARENTS ON SEX & DRUGS | |
Talking about Sex and Drugs can be tricky...but we've got you covered.
Take a look at some of the resources we have to get the conversation going. Whether it's about puberty, sexuality or drugs, we have some tips that may be useful. | | | |
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Chicago researchers lay out more detailed picture of what drugs do to our brains
Fox 32 News | |
Since the late 1980s, we thought we had a good idea of what drugs do to our brains. Now, researchers in Chicago have an even more detailed picture. | |
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"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." - Benjamin Franklin
Our goal is to educate our young people on the risks associated with drug use before experimentation occurs. Take a look at the short video below: | |
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Ydalis Jimenez Administrative Assistant | | Ydalis joined Candor Health Education in October 2021 as an Administrative Assistant. Before joining Candor Health Education, she worked at Oak Park Hospital Senior Services, VA mail-out pharmacy, and Westchester Public Schools. She is happy to join an organization that empowers young people to make important and informative life-changing decisions. Ydalis enjoys traveling and camping with her husband, 3 kids and London, her Schnauzer. She also is an animal lover who has fostered over 30 cats and kittens | | | |
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Our mailing address is: 15 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 410 - Hinsdale, IL 60521 - info@candorhealthed.org - candorhealthed.org | |
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