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3 Things Schools Can Do to REALLY Improve Student Health

SHAPE America

As a teacher in the San Francisco Unified school district, one of the districts featured in this study, I’ve been able to see firsthand how effective these strategies can be. Research even shows that sex ed in high school can be a powerful rape reduction tool. Image Source.

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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. But how did we get here? But not all hope is lost!

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