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3 Things Schools Can Do to REALLY Improve Student Health

SHAPE America

Research even shows that sex ed in high school can be a powerful rape reduction tool. The CDC details some of the characteristics of a quality sexual health education program : Sexual health education includes planned, progressive learning objectives and outcomes across grade levels (K–12).

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4 Sex Education Stats That Show We Can Do Better For Teens

Teen Health Mississippi

Let’s dive into four sex education stats that help explain the limits and opportunities of sexual and reproductive health classes in our schools. Sex Education Stats You Should Know. High school teachers provide 6.2 hours of sex education on average. Want to help? And will you join us?

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