Cellphone or No Cellphone? Watch Videos or Not? For Parents of Pre-teens and Teens, Those Are (Some of) The Questions

Cellphone or No Cellphone? Watch Videos or Not? For Parents of Pre-teens and Teens, Those Are (Some of) The Questions

As many – perhaps event most – parents of pre-teens and teens struggle with if, when and how to permit the use of mobile phones, the Connecticut Board of Education has now been joined by the American Psychological Association in issuing guidance and recommendations.

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National Award Recognizes CT Partnership to Improve Behavioral Health Treatments for Youth

National Award Recognizes CT Partnership to Improve Behavioral Health Treatments for Youth

The Society for Implementation Research Collaboration has presented the prestigious 2024 SIRC Mission Award to a successful partnership between the Child Health and Development Institute, the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, model developers, and a statewide network of community-based providers and schools.

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Data on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week

Data on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week

Teen driver fatalities and crashes leading to serious injury within the state have more than doubled from 2018 to 2022, according to Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center.  Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. That data is highlighted during National Teen Driving Safety Week.

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US Department of Defense Invests in Future of Shipbuilding with Junior Achievement Contract

US Department of Defense Invests in Future of Shipbuilding with Junior Achievement Contract

In what is described as a significant boost to the maritime industry and workforce development, a $12.5 million contract has been awarded to Junior Achievement USA – with Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, based in Hartford, leading the way. The funding will support a new shipbuilding career-inspiration program designed to attract the next generation of talent to the field.

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