Sex Education
Get insights into how schools teach about sexual health, relationships, reproduction, sexual orientation, gender identity, and abstinence
The Sex Ed. Battleground Heats Up (Again). Here's What's Actually in New Standards
Vocal opposition from some conservative groups has put a spotlight on schools鈥� instructional choices.
Equity & Diversity
Another State Could Mandate Period Education. Will It Catch On?
Few states mandate menstrual education, as lawmakers nationally scrutinize what can be discussed about gender in the classroom.
Student Well-Being
From Our Research Center
For Condoms and Contraceptives for Teens, Most 69传媒 Are Not a Source
A new national survey shows that sexual and reproductive health services are mostly unavailable in schools.
Curriculum
From Our Research Center
Sex Education's Shortcomings Leave 69传媒 'in the Dark'
School nurses, psychologists, counselors, and other health workers give low marks to their district or school's sex education curriculum.
Student Well-Being
Teen Dating Violence Has Lifelong Consequences. Here's How 69传媒 Can Help
69传媒 are uniquely poised to help students understand healthy relationship behavior and the signs of abuse.
Curriculum
'Don鈥檛 Say Period鈥� Bill Is Latest Example of States鈥� Efforts to Limit Sex Education
Experts say these new efforts run counter to research on effective sex and health education.
Curriculum
When Is It OK for Children to See Images of Human Anatomy?
Sex- and health-education experts weigh in on the Florida controversy over showing 6th graders a nude masterpiece.
States
Which States Are Considering 'Don't Say Gay' Bills and Where They Stand
Over the past three years, legislative attacks on education about gender identity and sexual orientation have picked up momentum.
States
Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Continues to Spur More Extreme Versions Nationwide
Forty two bills have been introduced in 22 states based on the controversial measure, with many mandating more excessive censorship.
Curriculum
Sex Education: 4 Questions and Answers About the Latest Controversy
Why the touchy issue of sex education has erupted again, and what it means for schools.
Curriculum
How the Overturning of 'Roe v. Wade' Will Reverberate Through Classrooms
Some teachers are looking for ways to address with students the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the abortion rights precedent.
Student Well-Being
After Abortion Ruling, School Nurses See Tough Conversations Ahead
Many teenage students turn to school nurses for questions about their sexuality. Will the Dobbs decision change that?
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Practical Steps for Educators in a Post-鈥楻oe鈥� World
As abortion rights are rolled back, students need comprehensive sex ed. and contraceptive access, write three experts on adolescent health.
Curriculum
Half of Americans Don't Think 69传媒 Should Teach About Racism's Impact Today
The public is also divided about how much influence parents and teachers should have in curriculum matters.
Student Well-Being
Online Summit
SEL in Middle and High School: What Works, What Doesn鈥檛
Join fellow educators and administrators in this discussion on social emotional learning and what schools and staff can do to provide it.