Our Kids Our Schools
Welcome to the "Our Kids, Our Schools" podcast hosted by Alexis Morgan—your invaluable guide to the complex journey through your local education system. This podcast is a treasure trove of insights for parents, teachers, administrators, school board trustees, and community members alike. Every episode is designed to demystify the local education landscape and provide practical strategies for fostering a collaborative school community. We dissect complex policies, curriculum designs, and stakeholder roles, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to be an active participant in your child's education. This is not just a podcast, but a tool for change - empowering you to take part in shaping a supportive and inclusive environment for our children and teens. Tune in and ignite the change, because together, we can shape an inclusive, supportive, and thriving school community.
Our Kids Our Schools
Addressing Youth Mental Health: Creating Upstream Prevention with Dr. Megan Smith
Join Alexis as she sits down with Dr. Megan Smith, Associate Professor in the School of Public and Population Health at Boise State University and Executive Director for Communities for Youth. Together, they explore the mission of Communities for Youth, which is to empower communities in promoting youth well-being. By taking an upstream prevention approach to youth mental health, Communities for Youth collaborates with communities to identify and address risk and protective factors.
In this episode, they delve into the impactful work Megan is doing across the state to address youth mental health. They discuss combating misconceptions, empowering school community leaders to make data-driven decisions based on locally received data, and equipping school community adults with the tools to create upstream prevention strategies. Megan's creation of a behavior youth assessment survey, now offered by the state Department of Education for FREE to all school districts, is a wonderful resource for schools.
This enriching conversation is packed with valuable insights for parents, school leaders, community members, and teenagers alike. To learn more and connect with Megan, visit:
https://www.communitiesforyouth.org/
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