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High Blood Pressure in Kids and Teens
2/21/21 CDC analyzed data from more than 12,000 participants ages 12 to 19 who responded to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2001 to 2016. CDC used these data to find out how the 2017 AAP Clinical Practice Guideline affects hypertension trends in youth over time.
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FDA Pulse Oximeter Accuracy and Limitations: FDA Safety Communication
2/20/19 Pulse oximeters have limitations and a risk of inaccuracy under certain circumstances. In many cases, the level of inaccuracy may be small and not clinically meaningful; however, there is a risk that an inaccurate measurement may result in unrecognized low oxygen saturation levels.
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New Research On The Impact Of Revised Concussion Guidelines On Improved Recovery
2/19/21 Changes in pediatric concussion management were linked to decreased duration of symptoms among middle school and high school athletes ages 11 to 18 who were diagnosed with a first-time, sports-related concussion, researchers reported in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The findings were based on data involving 182 athletes.
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New York State Education Department (NYSED) Releases a Memo Regarding COVID-19 Testing and Sports Participation
2/18/21 The Department has received reports from the field that some school districts are requiring parental consent, on behalf of their children, to COVID-19 testing as a condition of activities including in-person learning and extracurricular activities.
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New! CDC COVID-19 Resources for School Nutrition
2/18/21 The USDA National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program serve nearly 30 million children daily, or 7 billion meals annually, with a large percentage served at low or no cost, to low-income students. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school nutrition programs have developed innovative ways to ensure in-person, virtual, and hybrid learners continue to have access to safe and nutritious meals.
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NHLBI News Release: Study Links Neighborhood Conditions To Adolescent Sleep Loss
2/17/21 Conditions such as loud noise and few trees in neighborhoods seem to affect how much sleep adolescents get, according to a study in the journal Sleep. In a second study, researchers measured young people’s brainwaves to observe the troublesome effects of sleep loss on memory and cognitive function.
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Pathways to Safe In-Person Operation of K-12 Schools Webinar 2/17/21
2/15/21 This presentation will include an overview of the CDC’s recently released Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Mitigation and ED’s complementary ED COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools.
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Navigating K-12 Educational Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2/13/21 This NYSED-OCFS guidance document and associated November 2020 webinar and presentation slides (NYSED, Office of Children and Family Services 11/5/20), provide recommendations on how educators and child welfare professionals can collaborate to address student attendance concerns in remote, in-person, or hybrid instructional settings that may potentially rise to the level of educational neglect.
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New Publications for Families on Substance Uses : Talk and They Hear You
2/12/21 These new brochures are available from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). They offer easy-to-read tips on ways to helping teens stay safe related to opioids and prescription drugs, alcohol, marijuana, and vaping.
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Mandated vs. Recommended Curriculum for School Health Education
2/12/21 Join the Center for a free webinar to discuss the differences between mandated and recommended health education curriculum in New York State.
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U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Handbook Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools
2/11/21 The U.S. Department of Education released the first part of a “handbook” of successful mitigation practices and community feedback strategies for schools. It promised further releases would highlight best practices in areas like equity and supporting students’ mental health
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CDC Offers Guidance For Reopening Schools
2/10/21 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on Friday its much-anticipated, updated guidance to help school leaders decide how to safely bring students back into classrooms, or keep them there.
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Webinar: Help for Mental Health: Free Tools and Resources for Students and Staff
2/2/21 The global pandemic has elevated mental health concerns and student and staff are struggling. The free webinar, presented by the American School Health Association (ASHA) on February 11, 2021 at 2:30pm, will provide access to free mental health and self-care resources for you and your students.
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NYSED Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments (TRLE) Professional Learning Opportunities and Call for Educator Input
1/28/21 NYSED is launching a brief reflection/survey that seeks educators' input and expertise on how program activities can best support teaching students in remote and hybrid instructional settings. Please share this reflection/survey with educators in your schools. The TRLE reflection questions and professional learning opportunities will focus on six core competencies for teaching in remote or hybrid learning environments.
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Evidence on COVID-19 Suicide Risk & LGBTQ youth
1/26/21 This brief reviews existing research and data on the association between the Covid-19 pandemic and suicide risk, including as it relates to risk among LGBTQ youth.
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Beware of Vaccine Fraud
1/25/21 To help root out vaccination fraud or scams across the State, New York established a hotline that New Yorkers can call to report suspected fraud.
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Return To Interscholastic Athletics 2020-2021 Winter and Fall Season II Edition
1/24/21 This document was shared with schools that are members of the NYS Public High School Athletic Association.
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Biden-Harris Appointees
1/21/21 The U.S. Department of Education announced senior political appointees who will lead various parts of the agency. These diverse and accomplished individuals will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the agency and work to quickly advance key education priorities for the Biden-Harris administration.
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COVID-19 Accessible Materials and Culturally Relevant Messages for Individuals with Disabilities
1/20/21 Easy-to-Read COVID-19 Safety resources are now available on the CDC website, and ASL (American Sign Language) videos are available on the CDC YouTube channel.
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State Education Department Releases NYS Physical Education Learning Standards (2020) Roadmap and New Resources
1/15/21 The new Standards reflect more explicit instruction in building character traits such as perseverance, healthy decision-making, and self-expression as demonstrated through goal setting.
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Feds Urge States To Vaccinate All Americans Over Age 65 COVID-19.
1/13/21 Federal health officials are urging states to vaccinate all Americans over age 65 and those ages 16 to 64 who have a documented underlying health condition that makes them more vulnerable to COVID-19.
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Webinar on Learning In A Pandemic For Educators and Families
1/12/21 Please join the U.S. Department of Education for a discussion on the state of student learning during the pandemic and tools that families and teachers can use to support student learning now.
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FDA Approves First Generic of Drug Used to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia
1/11/21 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic of glucagon for injection USP, 1 mg/vial packaged in an emergency kit, for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia.
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Additional $54 Billion In COVID Relief Aid Being Provided For K-12 Students, Teachers, And Schools
1/10/21 U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that more than $54 billion in emergency relief funding is now available to support fully reopening K-12 schools, facilitate continuity of learning, and measure and address the learning loss caused by a lack of in-person learning opportunities.
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Statement from Communications Director Peter Ajemian Regarding Ongoing Vaccination Efforts
1/7/21 "The State Department of Health has been having conversations with local governments today to discuss the ongoing COVID vaccination efforts. This press release summarizes several points from these discussions and responds to some comments related to distribution.
