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Webinar | Bullying Prevention and Intervention: What do we know and where do we need to go?

Webinar | Bullying Prevention and Intervention: What do we know and where do we need to go?

What do we know about bullying prevention and intervention? And how can we leverage technology and the voices of youth themselves to make prevention and intervention more effective?

Join Making Caring Common, Facing History and Ourselves, and The Choose Kindness Project for a must-see webinar with renowned bullying prevention and intervention expert, Dr. Dorothy Espelage. Dr. Espelage will discuss two decades of research and practice on bullying, including identity-based bullying and school and home-based prevention strategies. She also will highlight innovations in prevention and intervention, including youth-led campaigns and technology-based solutions.

All What's NewAli CashinFebruary 15, 2023Mental Health, Bullying

The Washington Post | Teen girls ‘engulfed’ in violence and trauma, CDC finds

The Washington Post | Teen girls ‘engulfed’ in violence and trauma, CDC finds

The latest CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey released Monday found that nearly 1 in 3 high school girls reported seriously considering suicide—that's an increase of almost 60% from ten years ago. MCC’s Faculty Director Rick Weissbourd spoke with The Washington Post’s Donna St. George on the topic.

All What's NewAli CashinFebruary 15, 2023Mental Health, Bias, Misogyny and Sexual Harassment

What is love? 5 questions for parents and teens.

What is love? 5 questions for parents and teens.

Whether your teen is swooning, heartbroken, or not yet experiencing romantic feelings for another person, Valentine's Day is an opportunity to engage them in a conversation about the meaning of love and romantic relationships. Here are five questions about love for parents and teens to discuss together.

Blog, All What's NewAli CashinFebruary 10, 2023Parenting, Romantic Relationships

Education Now | Supporting Mental Health in Rural and Indigenous Communities

Education Now | Supporting Mental Health in Rural and Indigenous Communities

In rural and Indigenous communities, young people face unique mental health risks and barriers to care. How can educators safeguard mental health for young people in these communities? Learn more in this Harvard Graduate School of Education Education Now webinar moderated by MCC's Faculty Director Rick Weissbourd.

All What's NewAli CashinFebruary 8, 2023K-12, Mental Health

EducationWeek | Opinion: Parents’ Bad Behavior at School Sports Events Has Gotten Extreme

EducationWeek | Opinion: Parents’ Bad Behavior at School Sports Events Has Gotten Extreme

Is an uptick in adult aggression ruining youth sports? EdWeek’s Elizabeth Huebeck checked in with MCC’s Rick Weissbourd after a deadly parent brawl at a youth basketball game in Vermont.

All What's NewAli CashinFebruary 3, 2023K-12, Caring and Empathy

Government Technology | Opinion: Two Easy Ways to Improve Schools

Government Technology | Opinion: Two Easy Ways to Improve Schools

Have homework and academic competition among students done more harm than good? This opinion piece explores the question and cites MCC’s Turning the Tide report.

All What's NewAli CashinFebruary 3, 2023K-12, Turning the Tide

Common Sense Media | Move Over Playboy, Online Pornography Is Here and Kids Are Watching

Common Sense Media | Move Over Playboy, Online Pornography Is Here and Kids Are Watching

Parenting in the digital age means having difficult conversations with kids—often before adults are prepared for these conversations. This webinar from our friends at Common Sense Media examines kids’ access to online pornography and highlights some of MCC’s related work. Panelists include author Peggy Orenstein, Dolly Klock, MD, Dr. Supreet Mann, and Edward Spector, PsyD.

All What's NewAli CashinFebruary 1, 2023Parenting, Romantic Relationships, Misogyny and Sexual Harassment

What We're Reading | Week of January 23, 2023

What We're Reading | Week of January 23, 2023

Timely reads from the MCC team for the week of January 23, 2023.

Blog, All What's NewAli CashinJanuary 26, 2023Parenting, Bias, College Admission

LA Times | How to talk with children about gun violence

LA Times | How to talk with children about gun violence

In this piece, he LA Times’ Laura Newberry and Jaclyn Cosgrove spoke with experts, including MCC’s Rick Weissbourd, to compile guidance for talking to children about gun violence.

All What's NewAli CashinJanuary 24, 2023Parenting, Caring and Empathy

Inside Higher Ed | Character and Admission

Inside Higher Ed | Character and Admission

If the United States Supreme Court does ban race-conscious college admissions as is widely expected, then what can admission offices consider? This Inside Higher Ed piece from Tom Bear and the late David Holmes highlights efforts to refocus admission on ethical character, including MCC’s work with the Common Application.

All What's NewAli CashinJanuary 23, 2023College Admission, Access and Equity

What We're Reading | Week of January 16, 2023

What We're Reading | Week of January 16, 2023

Timely reads from the MCC team for the week of January 16, 2023.

Blog, All What's NewAli CashinJanuary 19, 2023Parenting, Bias, K-12, College Admission

C2C Journal | A Kingdom of One: The Great Loneliness Pandemic and What (Not) to do About it

C2C Journal | A Kingdom of One: The Great Loneliness Pandemic and What (Not) to do About it

This piece in C2C Journal, a Canadian publication, cites MCC’s loneliness report and explores possible government responses to the loneliness epidemic.

All What's NewAli CashinJanuary 19, 2023Mental Health

What We're Reading | Week of January 9, 2023

What We're Reading | Week of January 9, 2023

Timely reads from the MCC team for the week of January 9, 2023.

Blog, All What's NewAli CashinJanuary 12, 2023Parenting, Bias, K-12

Forbes | College Admission Year In Preview: A Playlist

Forbes | College Admission Year In Preview: A Playlist

In this Forbes piece, our friend Brennan Barnard previews the year ahead in college admissions (with some excellent musical choices to guide applicants through the year!).

All What's NewAli CashinJanuary 11, 2023College Admission

How can I support you? A teen mental health primer.

How can I support you? A teen mental health primer.

It’s essential for parents and other family members to support teens by learning about common mental health conditions, understanding the signs that their teen might be experiencing a mental health issue, and familiarizing themselves with ways to begin a conversation with a teen who might be struggling. We assembled the information below to help parents and other family members understand possible red flags and begin these important conversations with teens.

Blog, All What's NewAli CashinJanuary 9, 2023Parenting, Mental Health

What We're Reading | Week of January 2, 2023

What We're Reading | Week of January 2, 2023

Timely reads from the MCC team for the week of January 2, 2023.

Blog, All What's NewAli CashinJanuary 5, 2023Parenting, Bias, K-12, College Admission

What We're Reading | Week of December 5, 2022

What We're Reading | Week of December 5, 2022

Timely reads from the MCC team for the week of December 5, 2022.

Blog, All What's NewAli CashinDecember 8, 2022Parenting, Mental Health, College Admission