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West Virginia Educators are Taking a Stand |
The youth vaping epidemic is not being ignored |
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Middle and high school youth in West Virginia are reporting a significantly higher rate of e-cigarette use, surpassing the national average. In response, Governor Jim Justice along with public health partners have taken a proactive stance to safeguard the health and well-being of the state's youth.
In full support of educators and this statewide initiative, the CATCH My Breath team delivered an in-person Train-the-Trainer session at the West Virginia SHAPE Conference. We had the privilege of speaking with three remarkable health educators — Amber, Mark, and Heather — about the transformative impact of their training experience. Listen to what they have to say.
For information on CATCH My Breath trainings, please view our calendar.
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Millions of dollars will be distributed to over 1,500 school districts |
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School districts across our country made their voices heard by filing a class action lawsuit against JUUL Labs, Inc., the maker of JUUL e-cigarettes that were intentionally and harmfully marketed to youth. CATCH has not only been at the forefront in following this monumental settlement, but also in serving as a long-trusted expert to school districts in substance misuse prevention.
Whether your school district was a plaintiff in this lawsuit or not, we are here to support you and your staff with best prevention practices and resources that promote a vape-free life for students.
Are you planning to use JUUL settlement funds towards vaping prevention? We would love to hear your story so we can share ideas with other districts - please email catchmybreath@catch.org.
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Are you planning to use JUUL settlement funds towards vaping prevention? We would love to hear your story so we can share ideas with other districts - please email catchmybreath@catch.org.
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Enhanced Search Function on CATCH.org Platform |
Finding your favorite activities and lessons just got easier |
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There is now a new and improved search bar in the CATCH.org curriculum platform! The search bar previously filtered by lesson titles, but now, the search dives into lesson content and also displays multiple search results. Search keywords are also highlighted throughout the page when you click into a result.
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Meet Kobi VanCleave with Prairie Family Center in Burlington, Colorado who shares her journey with implementing CATCH Healthy Smiles. Tooth decay is currently the most prominent chronic health condition among young people, impacting more than 50% of children. CATCH is on a mission to change this statistic by helping educators, like Kobi, to empower students in grades Pre-K through 2 to adopt positive oral health habits for life.
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Thanks to support from Delta Dental, a generous corporate donor, our CATCH Healthy Smiles curriculum is available for free for school and Head Start educators, public health and dentistry professionals, and university students. Together, we can make every child's smile shine brighter!
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Our important efforts in bringing health education and Whole Child Wellness programs to schools and community organizations across the globe wouldn’t be possible without partners in our corner!
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A Community of Practice
Thanks to MD Anderson Cancer Center for their support of our Community of Practice gatherings of school district health and physical education leaders in the Houston and Austin areas. These conversations help everyone share best practices and improve their work!
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Active Schools Endorsement
Active Schools recently endorsed us in meeting five essential elements for promoting an active school culture as part of their Guiding Framework. We thank Active Schools for this important recognition and their ongoing partnership!
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CATCH PE Journeys in Colombia
Thank you to the Ecuadorian Society of Cardiology for inviting CATCH Colombia Country Director, Gina Muñoz, to lead a discussion about the implementation and impact of CATCH PE Journeys in Colombia.
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Our CATCH My Breath NYC initiative hit prime time with Bill Ritter on WABC-TV’s Eyewitness News Extra Time in New York City. Watch the interview with our Director of Government Partnerships, Marcella Bianco. A special thanks to our great partners in this three-year initiative.
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Impact alert! An evaluation study details CATCH’s success in reducing childhood obesity in a rural elementary school.
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We are honored to partner with Oklahoma educators who are navigating legislation that mandates instruction in all schools to address student physical and mental well-being. It was wonderful to connect and represent at OAHPERD.
- FlagHouse, our long-standing partner, is now a part of School Specialty and your supplier for CATCH equipment! View available nutrition and physical education resources.
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Learn more about the innovative approach George L. Cooke Elementary has embraced to prioritize the well-being of both staff and students.
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Keep up the great work Leander ISD teachers!
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Have something to share?! |
Show us how your organization succeeds in reaching youth on social media along with using #CatchInAction. You can also send your photos and videos to hannah@catch.org to be featured in a future e-Newsletter!
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