Articles for Educators

Poll: Character Trumps Policy for Voters -Click here to view the story

A new Associated Press-Ipsos poll says 55 percent of those surveyed consider honesty, integrity and other values of character the most important qualities they look for in a presidential candidate.

American Psychological Association - www.apa.org

The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States.

http://www.apa.org/topics/topicbully.html

Various articles and research on bullying and other various topics involving parents and children.

National Institute on Media and the Family - www.mediafamily.org

The National Institute on Media and the Family is the world's leading and most respected research-based organization on the positive and harmful effects of media on children and youth. The National Institute on Media and the Family is an independent, nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and nonprofit organization that is based on research, education, and advocacy.

http://www.mediafamily.org/enews/index.shtml

eNews: Stay in touch with the hot topics about media and children. Subscribe to the MediaWise eNews and receive short updates, twice monthly, on breaking news and research concerning media's impact on children.

National PTA - www.pta.org

National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reminds our country of its obligations to children and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.

http://www.pta.org/parent_resources.html

Resource for parents, PTA offers useful information to many thousands of parents just like you. PTA provides the resources and support you need to stay involved in the life of your child every day.

National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - www.nichd.nih.gov

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), created by Congress in 1962, supports and conducts research on topics related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations.

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/new/releases/news.cfm

The NICHD often publishes news releases that describe NICHD research and related health information.

Family Education Network - www.familyeducation.com

Family Education Network, internet's content, resources, and shopping for parents, teachers, and kids. The company's mission is to be an online consumer network of the world's best learning and information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their everyday lives.

http://school.familyeducation.com/school/safety/34566.html

Make schools a safer place for your kids with expert advice, tips, checklists, and resources.

SchwabLearning.org - www.schwablearning.org

Schwab Learning is a nonprofit program of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, a private foundation whose mission is to provide information and inspiration for families whose children struggle with learning and attention problems.

http://www.schwablearning.org/resources.asp?g=2&s=1

A list of articles on various topics including bullying.

Stop Bullying Now - www.stopbullyingnow.com

The Stop Bullying Now Web site is here to help you stop bullying in your school and community.

http://www.stopbullyingnow.com/index.htm

Presenting practical research-based strategies to reduce bullying in schools.

Child Trends.org - www.childtrends.org

Child Trends is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by conducting research and providing science-based information to improve the decisions, programs, and policies that affect children and their families.

http://www.childtrends.org/_pressreleases.cfm?LID=RLS

Research in the service of children.

Children and Youth Consortium - www.cyfc.umn.edu

The Children, Youth and Family Consortium's web site is a bridge to a wide range of information and resources about children and families. It connects research, teaching, policy, and community practice.

http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/features

The Consortium highlights a monthly feature article. Features include timely issues, related research, or information from our archives.

Stop Bullying Me - www.stopbullyingme.ab.ca

The Citizens Against Bullying Association of Northern Alberta is dedicated to raising awareness about the problem of bullying behavior among children.

http://www.stopbullyingme.ab.ca/index.php

News articles on bullying.

Great Schools.net:  The parents guide to k-12 success - www.greatschools.net

GreatSchools has evolved into a national, independent nonprofit organization committed to helping parents choose schools, support your children's education and improve schools in your community.

http://www.greatschools.net/

Committed to providing parents with information and tools to choose schools, support children's education and improve schools in communities.

National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth - www.ncfy.com

The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY) is a free information service for communities, organizations, and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families.

http://www.ncfy.com/literature/

The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY) literature database contains abstracts, or summaries, of more than 13,500 publications that focus on youth and family issues.

Kids Health: Parents, Teens and Kids Site - www.kidshealth.com

KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. There are literally thousands of in-depth features, articles, animations, games, and resources - all original and all developed by experts in the health of children and teens.

http://www.kidshealth.com/parent/

Articles, answers, facts, and advice on everything you can possibly think of that's related to your child's health-physical, mental and emotional.

Google News - news.google.com

Search and browse 4,500 news sources updated continuously.

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