Independence Academy

Recovery High School serving students in a compassionate environment which respects issues related to trauma, substance use and mental health

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

@williamglynn3 Great job inspiring readers Mr. Glynn.

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

@iste do you maintain a "list" of online student assessment programs that have been vetted? Looking for a program to implement sooner rather than later but my school has some unique characteristics. Looking to progress monitor. Thanks!

[AG Maura Healey Archived @AGHealeyArchive]

This is an epidemic: half of all high school students in MA have tried vaping. Students are using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults.

The FDA is taking the right step here. Our investigation into #JUUL continues. https://t.co/r9mIlhr2EX

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

@DrSarahWakeman Yeah...or if you’re depressed just find someone who isn’t and do what they do. It’s easy.

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

Looking forward to a great 2018 ARS conference. #ARSinHTown

[Jenny Curtin @jennycurtin]

For Teenagers, Praising 'Effort' May Not Promote a Growth Mindset https://t.co/Sb2iTuDZm0 via @educationweek

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

If only those people who keep urging us to “prepare kids for the real world” were equally concerned about preparing kids to improve that world...

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

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[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

Why American students haven't gotten better at reading in the past 20 years, by @natwexler: https://t.co/dnI6m96P1Z

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

There’s no better feeling than meeting with elected officials who “get it”. Mayor Carpenter helped to get Independence Academy started and he knows that the MA RHSs are doing great work and need adequate funding. We appreciate your support! https://t.co/kItiob1eAX

[Mayor Bill Carpenter @MayorBillCarp]

Today I met with Principal Morgan of Independence Academy. @IA_RecoveryHS helps teens battling addiction complete their education w/supports. We must maintain adequate funding to recovery schools.@StairwaytoRecov @SignatureHlth @seanmerrill13 @BrewsterEMS @OD_Prevention

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

Today we were at the statehouse for a legislative event advocating for funding for Recovery High Schools. Thank you to @replizmalia @SenJohnFKeenan @DeniseGarlick @RepAlicePeisch and Senator Chang-Diaz and Senator Friedman for your support. @MassGovernor

[Ostiguy High School @OstiguyHigh]

Thank you @replizmalia @CindyFriedmanMA for co-sponsoring the recovery high school briefing today. The students and staff appreciate your support. @MoarRecovery @BostonABCD

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

Thank you for bringing some of our challenges to light @wbur. We're looking forward to the weeks ahead as funding for Recovery High Schools gets sorted out. The students who attend our schools need our support. https://t.co/8bY005IYHy

[WBUR @WBUR]

"This is the best school I’ve been to. Before I came here, I was doing a lot of drugs, but now I have a place where I can be myself and be supported as I figure out what makes me, me, without any substances." https://t.co/ajKYaB1XmR

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

@KeithNHumphreys @DrSarahWakeman We are doing the same here in MA. We’d love to connect on what’s working legislatively for CA and share where we are at in MA. MA is one of very few states who give public $ to run recovery high schools but we need more resources.

[Keith Humphreys @KeithNHumphreys]

I'm working with lots of great people in the House and Senate on opioid-related legislation, but am struck by how we keep trying to deal with addiction through short-term grants instead of integrating treatment permanently into the financing and structure of American health care.

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

Vaping Trend Explodes At Schools Across The Country https://t.co/0gH1bj6lW4 via @OnPointRadio

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

We’ll keep saying it...Opioid use a huge concern, however it is overshadowing very dangerous use of other substances like Gabapentin, Adderall, dextromethorphan (cold medicine). The “epidemic” is bigger than opioids. https://t.co/lEUq4FGN9V

[Liz Malia @replizmalia]

Humbled and honored to receive the Dimock Champion Award during @TheDimockCenter Annual Meeting and Dr. Lucy Seward Center for Acute Treatment Services Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. @BIDMChealth @easternbank @YawkeyFdns @MassEOHED @BayStateBanner

[Independence Academy @IA_RecoveryHS]

Very similar to the Opioid Crisis. Use of substances, dropping out, self-harm, anxiety, depression, bullying, and so on...all of it requires more than just tackling the presenting issue. Addressing the causes and identifying those most at risk & building protective factors is key https://t.co/w0E5jbuyyt