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From the latest research findings and expert spokespersons to media demonstrations and B-roll, Center for Schools and Communities is your premier media resource for afterschool and summer learning, bullying prevention, school emergency planning, environmental education, youth development, equity and social justice, family support, child injury prevention, school safety, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning, youth violence prevention, school-community partnerships, social and emotional learning (SEL), among others.

We participate in national awareness campaigns and safety observances. Do not miss an opportunity to inform parents and caregivers with timely reminders, tips and event information. Ideas for stories and photo opportunities are below.

Because when it comes to improving outcomes for schools and communities, we’re all in this together!

Editorial Calendar

April 2019

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month National Youth Sports Safety Month
1-7 National Window Safety Week
3 National Walking Day
8-15 National Enforcement Mobilization 22-26 National Playground Safety Week

May 2019

Bicycle Safety Month Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Foster Care Month
National Water Safety Month
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
7 National Foster Care Day
7 National Teacher Day 8 Bike to School Day 12-18 National Prevention Week 18-24 National Safe Boating Week 20-26 Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

June 2019

Child Passenger Safety Month National Safety Month
17-23 Hydration and Youth Sports Safety
23 National Hydration Day
24-30 Open Water Safety

July 2019

Fireworks Safety Month Heat Safety Awareness Month
UV Safety Month
8-14 ATV Safety
31 National Heatstroke Prevention Day

August 2019

Back to School Safety Month Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
5-11 School Zone Safety
12-18 Distracted Driving
14 - Sep 2 National Enforcement Impaired/Drug-Impaired Driving
26 - Sep 1 Safety Around Pets

September 2019

Baby Safety Month Home and Sports Eye Safety Month
National Preparedness Month
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
15-21 Child Passenger Safety Week
15-21 National Farm Safety and Health Week
21 National Seat Check Saturday

October 2019

National Child Safety and Prevention Month National Crime Prevention Month
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
2 National Walk to School Day
6-12 National Fire Prevention Week
7 Child Health Day
13 Home Fire Drill Day
20-25 National School Bus Safety Week
20-26 National Teen Driver Safety Week

November 2019

Safe Toys and Gifts Month Winter Safety Awareness Month
18-24 National Teens Don’t Text and Drive Week

December 2019

Sledding Safety Sledding Safety 9-15 Winter Travel Safety
16-22 Toy Safety and Recalls

Press Releases

January 20, 2020

The Center for Schools and Communities Announces Its MLK Yearlong Service Project with the Neighborhood Center of the United Methodist Church in Harrisburg

Center for Schools and Communities staff will join hundreds of thousands of volunteers across America in making the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday a day of service.

October 29, 2019

Pennsylvania Proclaims October as Bullying Prevention Month

New online toolkit helps students lead bullying prevention campaigns.

October 24, 2019

Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) Announces Entrepreneurial YouthHubs

The first of their kind in the state, YouthHubs build a broad-based, coordinated system of entrepreneurial programming for and by youth.

YouthHubs Press Release

October 24, 2019

Pennsylvania Capitol Lights Up for National Lights On Afterschool Celebrations

PSAYDN recognizes newly established entrepreneurial YouthHubs during the events.

LOA Celebrations Press Release

October 3, 2019

2019 Safe Schools Champions Announced

The Center for Safe Schools and Center for Schools and Communities recognize Pennsylvania school district, distinguished professor and publisher for innovation and excellence in developing and promoting efforts to keep kids safe, inspire learning and support families.

2019 Safe Schools Champions Press Release

September 19, 2019

Center for Schools and Communities Multilingual Education and Instructional Design Expert, Andrea Kolb, Presents at Library of Congress Event

Preliminary data from Center for Schools and Communities “The Power of Perspectives: Teaching with Primary Sources to Engage English Learners in Critical Democratic Discussions” reveal positive and significant changes in teachers’ attitudes regarding the potential of English learners to achieve grade-level academic success.

Library of Congress Press Release