It used to be whispered gossip between classes and half-hidden giggles at lunch tables. Now, it’s anonymous DMs and group chats. According to the Pew Research Center (2022), 59% of U.S. teens say they’ve been bullied or harassed online . And with the average 12-18 year old spending over eight hours a day on screens, cyberbullying isn’t rare or extreme. It’s the norm. I haven’t been able to escape cyberbullying myself (and hey, that was back in the 2010s when all of this was still new!) You...

Let’s be real: health class has a reputation problem. Some programs feel outdated, overly preachy, or worse...completely disconnected from what teens actually face in today’s world. If you’ve ever Googled “high school health curriculum” and ended up staring at stock photos of teens grinning with apples, you’ve seen the problem firsthand. Whether you're a new teacher trying to figure out where to start or a veteran looking for a refresh that actually works, here’s what to look for and why...

Boost student engagement with the World Café method! Get teens talking with open-ended discussions & critical thinking activities