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Characteristics of K-12 Teachers Considering Leaving Due to COVID-19 and for Other Reasons
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Madeline N. Dunfee; Heather Bush; Kate A. Leger; Timothy J. Hilbert; Candace Brancato; Erin N. Haynes – Journal of School Health, 2024
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has had drastic effects on K-12 teachers. Researchers partnered with a teacher advisory board to identify factors associated with K-12 teachers' consideration of leaving teaching during Fall 2020. METHODS: A web-based survey focused on teachers' working experiences was emailed to school union membership listservs…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Persistence
Sexual Harassment Policies in K-12 Schools: Examining Accessibility to Students and Content
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Lichty, Lauren F.; Torres, Jennifer M. C.; Valenti, Maria T.; Buchanan, NiCole T. – Journal of School Health, 2008
Background: Peer sexual harassment is a significant social problem with consequences for both students and schools. Four out of 5 students report experiencing sexual harassment. These experiences have been linked to poor psychological health and academic withdrawal. Recognizing the seriousness of sexual harassment in schools, Supreme Court rulings…
Descriptors: Sexual Harassment, School Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Agencies
Long-Term Implementation of the Teenage Health Teaching Modules by Trained Teachers: A Case Study.
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Tappe, Marlene K.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1995
This study investigated the long-term implementation of the Teenage Health Teaching Modules by trained teachers. Surveys examined the extent of implementation and factors related to implementation. Results indicated that most schools and teachers continued to use it, though many failed to maintain implementation fidelity. Barriers to…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Health Promotion, Inservice Teacher Education, Program Implementation
Cigarette Smoking as a Predictor of Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Children and Adolescents: Evidence of the "Gateway Drug Effect."
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Torabi, Mohammad R.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1993
Data from a 1992 statewide survey of students in grades 5-12 were analyzed to determine the extent to which cigarette smoking predicted alcohol and other drug use and acted as a gateway drug. Results indicated smoking was a powerful predictor for alcohol and drug use, and the relationship was dose responsive. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Intermediate Grades
HIV/AIDS Education in Indiana Public Schools, Grades 7-12.
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Ellis, Nancy T.; Torabi, Mohammad R. – Journal of School Health, 1992
Over 500 Indiana secondary school principals completed surveys regarding their schools' HIV/AIDS education status. Most offered some HIV/AIDS education taught by teachers with different educational backgrounds and school roles. Most considered students at risk for HIV and responded to the need for education using various formats, personnel, and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Administrator Responsibility, Communicable Diseases, Curriculum