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One in four U.S. middle and high school students say they've been exposed to secondhand aerosol from e-cigarettes – Press Release

About one in four U.S. middle and high school students- nearly 6.5 million youths -report being exposed to secondhand aerosol from e-cigarettes at least once within the past 30 days, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

E-cigarette Use Down Among U.S. High School Students in 2023

A study released today from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows that, among high school students, current (past 30-day) use of any tobacco product declined during 2022-2023 (16.5% to 12.6%), primarily driven by a decline in e-cigarette use (14.1% to 10.0%).

Fewer U.S. High School Students Having Sex, Using Drugs

The 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) paints a promising picture about the drug and sexual behaviors U.S. high school students report, but the findings leave room for concern – especially among groups of young people who report multiple health risks.

The Steinberg Law Firm Awards Six Students with Scholarships for College

The Steinberg Law Firm Awards Six Students Scholarships for College Charleston, SC (Law Firm Newswire) June 9, 2022 – The Steinberg Law Firm awarded five students a $1,000 scholarship and added a sixth scholarship this year called The Courage Scholarship for a student whose essay was especially impactful to the scholarship committee. The law firm’s … Continue reading The Steinberg Law Firm Awards Six Students with Scholarships for College

Approximately 2.55 Million Students Reported Currently Using a Tobacco Product in 2021

The 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) was conducted among U.S. middle and high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic and revealed that youth tobacco use remains a serious public health concern. About 2.55 million U.S. middle and high school students reported current (past 30-day) use of a tobacco product in 2021, according to new … Continue reading Approximately 2.55 Million Students Reported Currently Using a Tobacco Product in 2021

‘Breakfast Club’ star Ally Sheedy says her students Google her: ‘I’m telling them everything I wish I knew’

Ally Sheedy starred in hit ’80s films “The Breakfast Club” and “St. Elmo’s Fire.” The post ‘Breakfast Club’ star Ally Sheedy says her students Google her: ‘I’m telling them everything I wish I knew’ appeared first on Get Funding For Your Business And Ventures. The post ‘Breakfast Club’ star Ally Sheedy says her students Google … Continue reading ‘Breakfast Club’ star Ally Sheedy says her students Google her: ‘I’m telling them everything I wish I knew’

New York Teacher Suspended for Showing Video With Sexual and Political Content to Students

New York, NY(Law Firm Newswire) March 5, 2019 – A New York high school teacher was suspended indefinitely for showing his students a video about due process related to sexual assault and rape on college campuses. The Bedford Central School District extended his original month-long suspension in connection to seven new charges. Mike Poplardo taught … Continue reading New York Teacher Suspended for Showing Video With Sexual and Political Content to Students

Test-To-Stay Options Can Help Keep Students in School During COVID-19

Today, CDC released two reports in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlighting the use of test-to-stay practices used in schools to minimize absenteeism and learning loss which can occur during traditional quarantine at home.