Every year, we’re making a difference—one resource, one conversation, and one connection at a time.
December 19, 2024
As 2024 ends, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the milestones, growth, and impact we’ve achieved together this year. From providing essential resources to engaging in vital conversations about sex education and health equity, this year has been a testament to what we can accomplish as a network. Let’s look at some of the highlights!
Top 10 Resources of 2024
Our resources empower educators, advocates, and young people to access the information they need. Here are the most impactful tools you turned to this year:
- Sex Ed 101 for Educators – Your go-to guide for delivering foundational sex education.
- Words Matter: A Guide to Inclusive Language for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health – How we communicate matters—this resource can help you use inclusive and affirming messaging.
- Navigating Health Information in the Digital Age – This video series for providers, parents and caregivers, and young people helps think through trusting and sharing digital content.
- Power Through Choices – This evidence-based sexual health program is designed with and for young people involved in systems of care,
- Pulse – An evidence-based program key resource for staying informed and connected to sexual health insights.
- Serenity Kit – Take care of yourself with this thoughtfully curated kit that promotes self-care, healing, and a sense of safety (be sure to check out the DIY Guide to make your own kit!).
- #SexEdForAll Tool Kit – Save the date now for May 2025—Sex Ed for All Month—and join the call for access to quality sex education for all young people.
- El Camino – A goal-setting sexual health promotion program, this curriculum is designed for Latino young people and is based on positive youth development principles.
- National Observances and Awareness Campaigns Calendar – This calendar is your guide for staying engaged and aligned on important national observances and awareness campaigns (and you can link it to auto-update in your calendar!)
- Unlocking the Secrets of Classroom Management – Dive into how to address challenging behaviors in the classroom.
Top 10 News Posts of 2024
This year, we explored emerging trends, tackled tough topics, and amplified youth voices. Here are the stories that resonated the most with you:
- Sex Education is Essential – These are talking points to help you as you champion why sex ed is important.
- Forget Gen Alpha…This is Gen Sigma – We may be looking at the newest micro-generation…reflect on the unique experiences of young people today.
- Helping Pregnant and Parenting Teens Find Housing – We compiled these resources that could be useful for young people who are pregnant and experiencing homelessness in the United States.
- Sex Ed? On TikTok? – Yep, it’s more likely than you think. Reflect on how social media platforms are shaping sex education.
- You Just Found Out Your Teen Is Having Sex. Now What? – Practical, empathetic guidance for parents to be an askable adult.
- Why Are Youth Watching Porn and What Are They Learning From It – It is important to prepare youth with the skills to assess the world they interact with and porn literacy can be a valuable tool.
- Quick Tips for Effective Presentations – Straight from our trainers, these presentation tips will set you up for a fabulous presentation.
- 5 Queer Sex Ed Resources By and For Young People – Celebrating inclusive, affirming sex education tools, young people take the lead to reimagine building a society that centers their experiences.
- Navigating Sexual and Reproductive Health Censorship on Social Media – How can we ensure young people have access to the crucial sex ed and health information they need and dodge the restrictions set by the big shots in the social media game?
- The Invisible Struggle: Hidden Disabilities and the Challenges of Being a Woman of Color in Leadership – To create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for all, the systems we operate within must recognize and support us as whole individuals with diverse needs and experiences.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we celebrate our successes, we’re already looking forward to building on this momentum in the new year. We remain committed to advancing inclusive, equitable, and youth-centered resources and conversations. Thank you for being part of the Healthy Teen Network’s journey. Together, we’re making a difference—one resource, one conversation, and one connection at a time. Here’s to another year of growth, impact, and progress. Cheers to 2025!Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
