American School Health Association

We've moved to Bluesky! 💙 New platform, same mission—stay in touch and connect with us at @ashanews.bsky.social!

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We’re saying goodbye to @X (aka, Twitter) and making @bluesky our new home for updates, conversations, and everything you love. 🚛 🏡

Stay connected and follow us at @ashanews.bsky.social!

#Bluesky #ASHA #AmericanSchoolHealthAssociation #ASHAConference2025 #SchoolHealth

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According to the CDC, Black people account for 37% of new HIV cases, even though they make up 12% of the US population. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day helps raise awareness of testing, prevention, & treatment in communities of color. #NBHAAD

Credit: @pozmagazine & @HIVGov

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ASHA proudly celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring Black pioneers in school health. In 1928, Fannie C. Williams played a key role in establishing Child Health Day. Her legacy in education and public health continues to inspire. ⭐

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#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek is more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to champion the vital role of school counseling programs in supporting students’ academic & personal growth. Thank you to school counselors for all that you do! @ASCAtweets

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Stepping Stones to Caring for Our Children is our book of the month courtesy of @AmerAcadPeds. 📚 Whether you’re a caregiver, educator, or policymaker, this book is your go-to guide for creating safe, thriving environments for children. Save 15% with your ASHA member discount!

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Congratulations to ASHA's new president, Dave Kobel (MPH, MA, CHES)! Dave has been and will continue to be an irreplaceable part of our organization & we are thrilled to welcome him as our new board president!

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It's #MembershipMonday, and the January issue of the Journal of School Health (JOSH) is free. Read it and get your ASHA membership to access the issue every month!

#ASHA #SchoolHealth #JOSH #AcademicJournals

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Today we are reminded of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless words from his 1948 speech,
“The Purpose of Education:” “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and critically. Intelligence plus character is the goal of education.”

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School Health Policy & Practice is a must-have for healthier schools! Updated 7th ed. covers screenings, mental health, & more. Save 15% with your ASHA member discount!

@AmerAcadPeds #ChildWellness #EarlyChildhood #ASHA #SchoolHealth #BookOfTheMonth #PublicHealth

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Happy #WorldBrailleDay! Today, we recognize the transformative power of Braille in fostering communication, independence, & inclusivity for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Let’s build a world where everyone thrives, regardless of ability. ♿ #AccessibilityForAll

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Happy New Year! 🌟 Thank you to everyone who supported our mission in 2024. Your generosity, partnership, & belief in our vision inspire us every day.

Here’s to another year of making a difference, together. Wishing you a joyful, healthy, & hopeful 2025!

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Happy Holidays from all of us at ASHA! Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments with those you love. Here’s to health, happiness, and peace in the year ahead! 💙❤️💚

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On #HomelessMemorialDay, we honor the thousands lost to homelessness each year. Youth face higher risks of violence, exploitation, & early death. 4.2M U.S. youth experience homelessness annually. #HPMD #EndHomelessness

@NatlHCHCouncil @NationalHomeles @naehomelessness @nn4youth

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As 2024 comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors. Your generosity & dedication have made a lasting impact on our mission to promote health and wellness in schools. Thank you for being an irreplaceable part of the ASHA community! 💙

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On this #HumanRightsDay, we reflect on the words of @UNHumanRights Chief @volker_turk: human rights are deeply connected to our daily lives—shaped by our needs, fears, & hopes. Together, we can build a peaceful, just, and inclusive world. #OurRightsOurFuture #StandUp4HumanRights

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Congratulations to our 2024 #ASHA Award winners! We're grateful for these inspiring leaders driving progress in #schoolhealth.

Also, congrats to our Presidential Citations awardees: Fran Meyer, Dr. Kayce Solari Williams, Larry Olsen, Tanvi Gahlot, & Paige Toop!

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🌍 This #IDPD2024, we celebrate the leadership and advocacy of persons with disabilities. Embrace the spirit of "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now" by amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities. Together, we can build a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. 💙

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Tomorrow, 12/04, at 3 pm ET! ⏰ Shake It Off: How to Effectively Respond to the Opposition by Alison Macklin, MSW from @SIECUS.

Over 90% of parents support sex education, but opposition persists. This session provides tools to advocate effectively.

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ASHA members: Save 15% on AAP’s Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools with code ASHA15! Practical strategies for supporting kids’ health in schools. @AmerAcadPeds

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Today is #WorldAIDSDay, a day to unite with others around the world to prevent HIV, support people with HIV, and remember those who have lost their lives to an HIV-related illness. Let’s #StopHIVTogether. @CDCgov

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