All students deserve to learn in an inclusive and affirming space.By Allison Tomai Felsen December 9, 2021Did you know that out of the 29 states that require sex ed to be taught in school, only 17 states require the inclusion of LGBTQ+ topics? GLSEN’s National School...
A list for you to tune into while working out, getting work done, or simply lounging around!By Mariah CowsertNovember 23, 2021While it may seem that there is a podcast about anything these days, it’s incredible to have even more ways of accessing information about...
I’ve asked our team members at Healthy Teen Network what they do to get in the groove of virtual conferences and their answers may shock you! By Mariah CowsertOctober 12, 2021Have you attended a virtual conference during the pandemic and found yourself more distracted...
How you say it matters now more than ever.By Nicholas Sufrinko October 1, 2021It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it—an adage said a zillion times over. And yet today, it’s one that’s felt with particular intensity and dismay across public health fields like...
Just in time for back to school, check out these 4 ways to revitalize your sex ed this year! September 15, 2021To kick off a new school year, the Sex Education Collaborative brings us expert advice from LeKara Simmons, one of the Sex Education Collaborative members,...
Join us in welcoming Sam to the Healthy Teen Network family! By Deborah Chilcoat, MEd September 2, 2021How is it possible that rays of sunshine actually radiate through my monitor when I have Zoom meetings with our newest staff person, Sam Akers? Sam AkersSam joined...
Not just another virtual event...get the PD you want, succinctly but concretely, with clear action steps to put content in practice.August 26, 2021#HealthyTeen21 is not about revisiting what people have done in the past; it is about taking a leap into the future of...
The road to developing, sustaining, and scaling up your product is a bumpy one. That's why I'm sharing some lessons I've learned along the way to help you navigate your tech development process.By Genevieve Martínez García, PhD August 5, 2021We’ve all been there,...
Quick tips to build motivation to turn the camera on.By Valerie Sedivy, PhD July 15, 2021By far, the most common challenge we hear from facilitators working in virtual settings is that young people do not want to be on camera. There are so many reasons why this might...
With more youth feeling free to live their authentic sexualities and build relationships that reflect that, it’s up to educators and youth-supporting professionals to keep up momentum for supporting LGBTQ+ young people in schoolsBy Mariah CowsertJune 30, 2021Growing...
Anyone who works in schools, or with students in other educational settings, can benefit from learning more about Title IX protections.By Mariah CowsertJune 24, 2021When you hear “Title IX,” your mind likely goes first to sports. Indeed, today, more than 100,000 women...
I’m Just a Bill covers how a legislative bill makes its way to law. As a public policy advocacy practitioner for over 30 years, let me just say that how a bill becomes a law is more complicated than the short film conveys. By Bob Reeg, MPA, CVA June 3, 2021The I’m...
Well visits are a good venue for routine and COVID-19 vaccinations, as well as a variety of important screenings and assessmentsMay 19, 2021With the decline in routine pediatric immunizations and well-child visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Healthy Teen Network...
All young people deserve access to high-quality sex education and sexual health careMay 18, 2021For Immediate ReleaseWashington, D.C — Today, champions in Congress are introducing the Real Education and Access to Healthy Youth Act of 2021 (REAHYA). The bill, which is...
Together, We Can Ensure Equity and Access for AllMay 3, 2021For Immediate ReleaseB altimore, MD—May is Sex Ed For All Month, a national effort spearheaded by a coalition of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations committed to ensuring...
Ensuring that youth have access to the services they need is a core principle of reproductive justice—one that we must continue to strive towards and build upon.By Tonyé Fohsta-Lynch, MPH April 15, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has essentially changed our everyday...
Sharing what we’ve learned from our Power through Choices facilitators.By Valerie Sedivy, PhD February 16, 2021I know. You’re tired of Zoom, young people are tired of Zoom, and I’m tired of talking about how tired we all are of Zoom. (No shade to Zoom, by the way—it...
Well, really, relationships, love, and intimacy…By Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP February 11, 2021Worldwide, the pandemic has brought unexpected changes in the ways in which we work, learn, play, and love. I feel that in many ways, I am experiencing a pandemic-induced...
Newly-inaugurated President Joe Biden has reversed several policy decisions of former President Trump that had curtailed the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls.Bob Reeg, MPA, CVA February 2, 2021As the saying goes, "elections have consequences." No...
Tonyé brings a lot of energy, a commitment to centering youth voices, and multiple dimensions to her work.January 12, 2021We are stoked to welcome Tonyé Fohsta-Lynch as our newest staff member. Tonyé Fohsta-LynchSituated in the Capacity Building and Evaluation...
Now is the time to talk to youth about sex and technology.December 11, 2020 From sexting to dating apps, young people are connected to technology and digital media more than ever, and this connectivity is helping shape their virtual and physical relationships with...
We’re kicking off the conference with our keynote, Andrea Barrica, sex tech entrepreneur and founder of O.school and the author of Sextech Revolution: the Future of Sexual Wellness. October 15, 2020From sexting, to dating apps, and watching porn, young people are...
Kickstart your school year with the Sex Education Collaborative's quick tips for teaching sex ed remotely.By Valerie Sedivy, PhD September 15, 2020To support educators navigating a new virtual learning environment this fall, the Sex Education Collaborative has...
By Valerie Sedivy, PhD August 28, 2020Like everyone else, we’ve been making the mad dash to convert our previously-planned live events to virtual events. We’ve run these events quite a few times since then, and along the way, we’ve learned about making these events...
We know young people are watching porn. But, what are they learning from it? How can sex ed equip young people to make informed decisions about the porn they watch?August 27, 2020Bring up pornography in any conversation, and you may just get an awkward silence…bring...
PAF provides vital support services to empower young parents and their children to thrive. June 26, 2019For Immediate ReleaseW ashington, DC — Yesterday, July 25, Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Robert Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation (S.2296) to reauthorize the...
As connecting remotely becomes increasingly important, how can we build lasting relationships with young people?By Elise SchusterJuly 24, 2020It's become increasingly clear that our new normal is going to involve a lot of connecting remotely. While there are many...
Young people who are pregnant or parenting face discrimination. By understanding Title IX law, you can help protect your rights.By Deborah Chilcoat, MEd June 23, 2020D iscrimination against pregnant and parenting students is alive and well…and could be getting...
The Sex Education Collaborative envisions a world in which all young people’s right to comprehensive, high-quality sex education is recognized and fulfilled. June 22, 2020For Immediate ReleaseBaltimore, MD — Today, Healthy Teen Network is proud to join over 50...
PAF provides vital support services to empower young parents and their children to thrive. Updated December 02, 2020For Immediate ReleaseDear Member of Congress: The undersigned organizations express our support for the Pregnancy Assistance Fund (PAF) and urge...
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