We’re thrilled to share our new social emotional learning (SEL) video produced by Mondo Mediaworks. This video highlights our SEL leadership and training initiative, also known as the Youth Resiliency Project, that is funded by the Northfield Savings Bank Foundation and launched in Fall 2018. This project is focused on supporting afterschool and out-of-school time… Read more »
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Depression and suicide among VT high schoole youth as related to afterschool participation
Instances of depression, self-harm, suicidal plans, and suicidal attempts are lower for high school students in Vermont who participate in afterschool programming vs those who do not, according to data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Alcohol consumption and binge drinking among VT high school students and afterschool participation
Data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicate a negative correlation between drinking behaviors for Vermont’s high school students and their levels of participation in afterschool activities.
Afterschool participation and obesity among high school students
The more that Vermont high school students participate in afterschool programming, the less likely they are to be overweight or obese, according to data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Learning Exchange with Dr. Lasse Siurala
Shorter school days, higher test scores, and more youth thriving – what can Vermont learn from Finland about helping young people succeed? From February 18 to February 22, 2019, noted Finish youth expert Dr. Lasse Siurala visited youth programs and spoke at several venues about the strategies Finland is using to help its youth gain skills… Read more »
Afterschool participation and sexual activity among teens
Data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that students who participate in afterschool programming are less likely to be sexually active than those who do not; and among those who are sexually activity, those who participate in afterschool programming are more likely to use contraceptives than those who do not.
Opioid abuse among Vermont high school teens and afterschool participation
Afterschool participation among Vermont’s high school students is linked with fewer instances of heroin use, non-medical uses of prescription painkillers, and attending school under the influence, according to data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Youth Voice: An “On Air” Need
By Sam Graulty, Youth Voice Coordinator It was recently public radio fundraising time here in Vermont. I’m a big Vermont Public Radio fan and have been known to stay tuned through their repeated membership pitches. However, a few weeks ago, during one of these breaks, I slid the dial to another public radio station and… Read more »
Weapons and school violence as they are related to afterschool participation
High school students in Vermont who participate in afterschool activities are less likely than their peers to carry weapons to school, according to data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
Afterschool participation and how it impacts the connection that youth have with their communities
Data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey reveals that Vermont high school students who participate in afterschool activities are more likely than those who do not to feel that they matter to people in their communities and have supportive adults to talk to when needed.
