Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:57:10 -0700WeeblyWed, 27 Aug 2025 21:55:57 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/providing-psychological-first-aid-in-the-aftermath-of-school-shootingsThis was posted on an email list we monitor by the UCLA Center on School Mental Health. 
Here is a resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD:
 
Psychological First Aid for Schools Field Operations Guide
“The basic objectives of a Psychological First Aid provider in schools are:

•  To establish a positive connection with students and staff members in a non‑intrusive, compassionate manner
  
• To enhance immediate and ongoing safety and provide physical and emotional comfort
• To calm and orient emotionally overwhelmed or distraught students and staff
• To help students and staff members identify their immediate needs and concerns
• To offer practical assistance and information to help students and staff members address their immediate needs and concerns
• To connect students and staff members as soon as possible to social support networks, including family members, friends, coaches, and other school or community groups            To empower students, staff, and families to take an active role in their recovery, by acknowledging their coping efforts and strengths, and supporting adaptive coping
• To make clear your availability and (when appropriate) link the student and staff to other relevant school or community resources such as school counseling services, peer support programs, afterschool activities, tutoring, primary care physicians, local recovery systems, mental health services, employee assistance programs, public‑sector services, and other relief organizations

Core actions are:
      1. Contact and Engagement
            Goal: To initiate contacts or to respond to contacts by students and staff in a non‑intrusive, compassionate, and helpful manner
      2. Safety and Comfort
            Goal: To enhance immediate and ongoing safety, and provide physical and emotional comfort
      3. Stabilization (if needed)
            Goal: To calm and orient emotionally overwhelmed or disoriented students and staff
      4. Information Gathering: (Current Needs and Concerns)
            Goal: To identify immediate needs and concerns, gather additional information, and tailor Psychological First Aid for Schools interventions to meet these needs
      5. Practical Assistance
            Goal: To offer practical help to students and staff in addressing immediate needs and concerns
      6. Connection with Social Supports
            Goal: To help establish brief or ongoing contacts with primary support persons or other sources of support, including family, friends, teachers, and other school and/or community resources
      7. Information on Coping
      8. Linkage with Collaborative Services
            Goal: To link students and staff with available services needed at the time or in the future
Go to the Guide
]]>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:44:47 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/global-road-safety-statisticsAccording to the United Nations’ Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023, in 2021 alone, around 1.2 million people around the world died in road accidents. For comparison, approximately 350 people died in plane crashes, and 4,000 people were killed in rail accidents. The current figure of 1.2 million road traffic fatalities is still 5% lower than the 2010 level, when 1.25 million deaths were registered and this is despite the increase in the global population of one billion in 11 years
Road accidents caused the highest number of fatalities among people aged 5 to 29. Go to report
]]>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:18:59 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/report-impact-of-cuts-to-humanitarian-aidThe Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE), Global Education Cluster (GEC), and the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies (EiE Hub) are sharing a new brief Futures Cut Short: The devastating impact of foreign aid cuts on education for children and youth in emergencies. This brief assesses the consequences of recent aid cuts on education, and sets out recommendations for policy makers, donors and practitioners. Go to report
]]>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:55:43 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/inclusive-early-childhood-care-and-education-project-launched-across-bangladesh-nepal-and-tanzaniaThe "Bridging Gaps and Scaling Up a School Readiness Program for the Child-Parent-Teacher Triad in Bangladesh, Nepal and Tanzania" project was officially launched across all three countries between February and May 2025. This milestone marks a significant advancement toward inclusive, research-driven early childhood care and education (ECCE).  Read more
]]>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:51:38 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/webinar-educational-resilience-meanings-and-practices-sspt-4-2024he Observatory for Educational Resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean (AdaptED) invites you to take part in the free webinar “Educational Resilience: Meanings and Practices in Latin America and the Caribbean.” The event aims to share the Observatory’s mission and objectives, as well as present the main findings of its first report, “How is Educational Resilience Understood in the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean?” Register now
]]>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:43:16 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/ashas-99th-annual-school-health-conference-oct-15-15-2025-denver-coloradoThe 99th Annual School Health Conference in Denver, Colorado, is from October 15th-17th! Join us for three days of inspiring sessions, dynamic networking, and valuable resources — all dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of students nationwide. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in the heart of the Mile High City! Go to the conference program.
]]>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:37:52 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/report-on-brazil-school-meals-programIn honor of the hosts of the upcoming School Meals Coalition Summit, GCNF is highlighting our Brazil Country Report.  Based on the Government of Brazil' responses to the Global Survey of School Meal Programs, the report demonstrates Brazil's ongoing commitment and leadership in school feeding, with universal coverage, innovative policies,and a willingness to share their experience with others. Explore the country report to learn more about Brazil’s achievements and contributions to advancing nutritious, equitable school meals for all children  Go to more country reports
]]>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:33:05 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/new-ifpri-gcnf-webinar-series-school-based-interventions-in-the-21st-century-evidence-gaps-and-future-directionsSchool meals have re-emerged as a global priority, supporting child health, education, and well-being while also strengthening food systems, promoting equity, and contributing to sustainability. Yet many critical questions remain: Which models work best, in which contexts, and for whom? How can programs maximize both immediate and long-term benefits? To help answer these questions, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and GCNF are launching a virtual brown bag research seminar series this September. Drawing on the world’s most comprehensive data from the Global Survey of School Meal Programs©, the series will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore promising practices, evidence gaps, and new directions for school feeding research. Go to https://www.ifpri.org/
]]>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:22:02 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/wfp-unicef-launch-joint-action-to-stop-wastingIn 2025, across 15 crisis-affected countries, approximately 33 million children under five years of age are suffering from wasting, with more than 9 million experiencing severe wasting—the most life-threatening form of child malnutrition. UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched an unprecedented collaborative approach called "Joint Action to Stop Wasting" to address this urgent crisis through coordinated prevention, detection, and treatment efforts in humanitarian settings. UNICEF focuses on treatment services using ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) and essential nutrition services, while WFP provides targeted nutrition support through food assistance and specialized nutritious foods for prevention and recovery. Implementation occurs in three phases across high-burden contexts including Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen. First-phase countries (Haiti, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, and South Sudan) began transitioning in late 2024, with second-group countries following in 2025 and the final group in 2026. This coordinated timeline ensures systematic learning and adaptation as the new approach scales. Read more from the Joint Action initiative web site. 

]]>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:05:02 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/current-status-of-school-vision-screening-rationale-models-impact-and-challenges-a-reviewThis review examined school vision screening across several regions/countries, focusing on conditions that should be targeted and the corresponding interventions. The range of international models, the status of global refractive service coverage and measures needed for improvement are discussed. Go to article
]]>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:55:59 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/report-new-global-evidence-on-the-economics-of-school-mealsIn our new CGD working paper, we present the most comprehensive global assessment to date of school meal costs and efficiencies. Using data from 216 programs across 102 countries captured over three waves of the Global Survey of School Meal Programs (2018–2023), we analyze per-child costs, dietary quality, and scaling dynamics to better understand what it truly takes to deliver effective school meals at scale. Go to the report
]]>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:44:45 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/gpe-guidance-on-intersectoral-cooperationGuidance note on strengthening coordination in fragile and conflict-affected contexts (Global Partnership for Education)
This new GPE guidance note was developed to support coordinating agencies and local education groups in operationalizing coordination across the humanitarian–development continuum. The guidance presents practical steps and considerations to enhance coordination under five areas, namely (i) fostering engagement, (ii) joint planning and monitoring, (iii) strengthening coordination platforms, (iv) joint advocacy and resource mobilization, and (v) cluster transition/deactivation. The note builds on the evidence from the implementation of the GPE portfolio in fragile and conflict-affected countries, as well as feedback and guidance from partners, such as the Global Education Cluster. It provides country examples, links to key resources, and a tracking sheet to assess progress.If you are interested in using the note or would like to learn more, please contact Joa Keis [jkeis@globalpartnership.org] and Mario Spiezio [mspiezio@globalpartnership.org].
]]>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:42:48 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/youth-statement-on-educationEducation multiplies possibility: young people's call for action (Global Partnership for Education)
 Young people called for action - and you answered: Since the launch of the youth-led call for action during the Futures Festival, more than 4,000 education advocates, youth groups and individuals added their voice to rally for increased education investments.
Read the full statement and add your voice: http://g.pe/UC6U50WwFNR
]]>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:36:28 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/inclusive-comprehensive-school-safety-strengthening-resilience-for-children-in-all-gadrresAt the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in June 2025, the Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in the Education Sector (GADRRRES) organised a side event to demonstrate effective implementation of the CSSF across the globe. The discussion was framed by the key findings of the 2024 Comprehensive School Safety Policy Survey, which provides a rich analysis of the global status of school safety. Next, government representatives highlighted regional initiatives that are galvanising action across Central Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. GADRRRES members then united to showcase evidence-based, replicable examples of school safety policy and programmes across the world. Finally, youth voice provided a final and determined call to action to make every school a safe learning environment. Go to the resource.
]]>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:21:47 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/webinar-series-on-early-childhood-development-in-crisis-settingsThe Moving Minds Alliance Nurturing Futures Webinar Series consist of five bimonthly episodes, each lasting an hour. This comprehensive series aims to brings together diverse voices to discuss, reflect and arrive at change-focused actions to promote equitable and dignified access to holistic nurturing care for young children in crisis.Register to attend, get updates on topics, speakers and resources. Dates and timings:
    Aug 21, 2025 02:00 PM CET
    Oct 16, 2025 02:00 PM CET
    Dec 18, 2025 02:00 PM CET
Registration: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkdOmpqDkrH9Sa_ykDl-aU8e3yrlqI37F7#/registration 


]]>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:10:43 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/report-on-progress-in-intersectoral-coordination-education-child-protection-in-emergency-settingsINEE and the Alliance came together in 2020 to establish the Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPHA)-Education in Emergencies (EiE) initiative, to support better collaboration between child protection and education sectors responding to the needs of children, communities, and systems experiencing crises. Foundational publications were produced during the first phase. These included  a position paper setting out the rationale for collaboration, and an important research paper on the impact of Covid related school closures on education and child protection outcomes. With support from the multi-agency advisory group, the Guidance Note was developed and launched, giving practitioners a set of guidelines and resources to support shared planning and implementation in responses. Throughout, we ensured alignment and complementarity with the Collaboration in Coordination work developed by the Global Education Cluster (GEC)  and the Child Protection Area of Responsibility (CPAoR). Read more from the INEE report on progress
]]>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:04:49 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/policy-brief-transforming-patriarchy-engaging-men-and-boys-in-promoting-gender-equity-in-and-through-educationThis brief, developed by the Gender Working Group, responds to frequently asked questions about men’s and boys’ gendered education needs, barriers, and experiences and offers practical guidance and tools for education stakeholders to identify and address those needs and include men and boys in creating safe, equitable, and inclusive learning spaces in crisis- and conflict-affected contexts. Go to the resource
]]>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:07:43 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/blog-post-can-global-development-goals-implementation-be-back-on-track-for-2030-experts-opinionsSix years, 17 Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs, and one big question: will the SDGs, or at least some of them, be fully achieved by 2030 as initially planned for? This question arises from the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report released by the United Nations which highlights that almost half the targets are showing minimal or moderate progress, while over one-third are showing no progress at all or even going backwards. Go to the blog post.
]]>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:00 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/the-elements-of-successful-schools-summaryBased on a review of seminal documents from the Learning First Alliance member organizations, the Alliance has identified six elements around which successful schools are organized, whether formally or informally, that each impact several important aspects of schooling.
These elements are: Focus on the Total Child, Commitment to Equity and Access, Family and Community Engagement, Distributed Leadership, Strong, Supported Teaching Force and Staff, Relationship-Oriented School Climate  Go to the summary

]]>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:43:08 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/report-education-and-childrens-wellbeing-in-wartime-ukraineThis report documents the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine on children’s education and mental health, based on comprehensive research conducted by Save the Children in 2023 and 2024.  This research included over 1,000 surveys of children and parents, a survey of 460 teachers, key informant interviews, and focus groups across five geographical clusters, including the regions most affected by the war. Go to the report.
]]>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:39:01 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/gpe-global-coalition-for-foundational-learningThe Global Coalition for Foundational Learning is working with partners to support and amplify efforts to scale effective foundational learning interventions, while also fostering collaboration with governments and nongovernment partners to address the challenges of scaling effectively.The Global Coalition for Foundational Learning is working with partners to support and amplify efforts to scale effective foundational learning interventions, while also fostering collaboration with governments and nongovernment partners to address the challenges of scaling effectively. Go to UNESCO description of the coalition.
]]>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:34:10 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/blog-post-residential-schools-an-impossible-choice-education-or-familyIn 2020, we therefore commenced a Global Thematic Review on the links between education and institutionalisation, and we are pleased to be able to share some of our findings with INEE members in this blog. Go to blog post.
]]>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:27:28 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/childhood-education-internationalWith a global network of technical specialists, teachers, and other education leaders, we deliver technical assistance services to ensure that all children have access to holistic educational experiences and developmentally stimulating learning opportunities. We work in partnership with schools, universities, community-based organizations, NGOs, the private sector, local education agencies, health agencies, and governments to design and co-develop inclusive, equitable, and holistic approaches and professional development programs, innovate and take collective action, and strengthen the capacity of organizations and key stakeholders. Go to CEI web site

]]>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:13:41 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/kix-africa-19-webinar-on-scaling-accelerated-learning-programs-for-out-of-school-childrenThe KIX Africa 19 Hub, though UNESCO IICBA and jointly with Associates for Change, is holding a webinar on “Lessons learned from scaling up accelerated education programs and girl-focused models for out-of-school children in West Africa” on Thursday, September 5th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. East Africa Time.  Participants can register for the webinar here. 

]]>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:07:49 GMThttps://schoolhealthinsider.weebly.com/schools-for-allorg-blog/inee-strategic-framework-2024-2030The International Network on Education in Emergencies (INEE) Strategic Framework is a multi-year strategy that serves as the guide for all of INEE’s work and results through 2030. It empowers the network to continue to play an effective role in the fulfillment of the right to quality, safe, and relevant education for all those affected by emergencies and/or protracted crises. The INEE strategic framework outlines INEE’s role and added value in the EiE sector, centers INEE’s collective action approach and the INEE Minimum Standards for Education, articulates INEE’s theory of change, and sets ambitious yet achievable outcomes for members to pursue together. Go to the INEE strategic plan.
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