I have a confession to make: We’ve been working on a Top Secret Project over here at NEA HIN. Well, maybe not so top secret, because we have been dropping hints on social media over the past month or ...
One of the most important issues Fairfield County, Connecticut is grappling with today is food insecurity. What is food insecurity you may ask? Food insecurity is when families struggle to know when a...
There are few things more heartbreaking than when your child is sick. Now, with measles in more than dozen states across the nation, it is vital to ensure your child’s immunizations are up to date. ...
Blogger’s Note: This post originally appeared in 2014 as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. There’s an old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” That sen...
Research shows seven out of 10 teachers have a student affected by loss in their classroom. We know that the challenges associated with grief can lead to missed school days, a loss of concentration, a...
Is your health a priority? Do you want others to prioritize your and your colleagues’ health too? The Education and Solidarity Network (of which NEA is one of the most important members) is conducting...
What do you remember about learning health when you were in school? Can you remember how you learned about the health risks involved with drug and alcohol abuse? Can you remember learning about the Fo...
The problem of prescription drug misuse and abuse by adults has been growing for years, but its recent increase within the adolescent population is alarming. According to a 2010 survey, one in four a...
A severe allergic reaction, or what’s called anaphylaxis, can be really serious and even life-threatening. It can happen at anytime and anywhere – in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, on the bus o...
Sometimes we hate to admit it, but once again our mammas were right – cleanliness is very IMPORTANT! NEA HIN is excited to launch a new video series for educators and educational support professionals...