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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

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

August 30, 2019

Center’s R&E Group to Partner in Governor’s Initiative with Penn State Harrisburg

Research and Evaluation (R&E) Group will conduct the evaluation on an exciting program for teacher preparation and development with Penn State Harrisburg.

R&E Group Press Release

August 30, 2019

Teresa Miller, the State's Secretary of the Department of Human Services, Discusses Being a Mother and the Supports of the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, Parents as Teachers National Center launched a StoryCorps Community and Pennsylvania’s PAT state office director invited Secretary Miller to tell her story.

Teresa Miller Press Release

July 2, 2019

Keep Kids Safe During Summer Fun

Keep your kids safe this Independence Day and throughout the summer

Summer Fun Press Release

June 10, 2019

Drowning is Quick and Quiet, So Keep Your Eyes on Your Kids Around Water

Drowning deaths increase up to 89% in the summer months

Drowning is Quick and Quiet Press Release

June 3, 2019

Safe Kids Pennsylvania Warns Parents About the Dangers of Heatstroke to Children

Kids are particularly at risk as their bodies heat up three to five times faster than an adult’s

Dangers of Heatstroke Press Release