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How FAST Works

Posted by Aubrey Johnson on Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Click on the link below to watch a ten minute video created by a FAST partner in the Northern Territory of Australia

Philadelphia Service Society for Children recognized

Posted by Aubrey Johnson on Friday, October 24, 2008

PSSC receives award from Council on Accreditation

Do Five Simple Things a Day to Stay Sane

Posted by Aubrey Johnson on Friday, October 24, 2008

Just a little advice to live by from your friends here at FST

National Center for School Engagement Newsletter Mentions FAST

Posted by Aubrey Johnson on Thursday, October 2, 2008

Improving Educational Outcomes by FAST

US Urban Dropout Rate Debacle

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Saturday, April 5, 2008

The High School dropout rate in America's inner cities is beyond a crisis and it is difficult to see a functioning society unless the decay of urban education is addressed.

Beating The Odds: Colorado Study of School achievement

Posted by from CDE on Thursday, March 13, 2008

The state of Colorado has studied school achievement and has identified ten practices that help schools perform better. They are creating a best-practices guide later this year to promote their findings.

Familes and Schools Together receives TAPE award for outstanding program

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Monday, February 18, 2008

Texas Association of Parent Educators (TAPE) delivers award to FST in recognition of its achievements in best practices for parent engagement with a science-based model

Keeping kids safe on-line

Posted by Kjell K on Monday, February 18, 2008

Keeping Kids Safe From Online Drug Availability. It's not just predators. Legal drug trade can ship prescription narcotics right to your doorstep.

FAST National has a New Name, Identity & Mission!

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Sunday, January 13, 2008

Families and Schools Together, formerly FAST National is poised to use its new image and mission to help kids succeed in school and in life!

CMHS Report to Congress on Child Mental Health

Posted by American Psychiatric Association on Thursday, January 31, 2008

"The Committee believes that research-based prevention and wellness promotion efforts that strengthen parenting and enhance child resilience in the face of adversity can have a significant impact on the mental health of children and youth."

Chesterfield County, VA employees recognized for FAST

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Monday, February 4, 2008

Lisa Mitchell and Robin Morgan were recognized for their leadership in the Chesterfield FAST program. Congratulations to Lisa and Robin!

American Stress Skyrockets

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Thursday, October 25, 2007

Forty-eight percent of Americans say they're more stressed now than they were five years ago.

Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose, and Live with Acceptable Risk

Posted by Star Parker reviews Ben Carson's new book on Saturday, December 29, 2007

Ben Carson: Gifted neurosurgeon, businessman, philanthropist, and contemporary American black hero who rose from an at-risk childhood to advocate of personal responsibility and education.

The Many Faces of Childhood Stress

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Research is increasingly revealing the hazards of childhood stress on the growth and development of kids.

No Child Left Behind 2007

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Tuesday, September 25, 2007

NCLB legislation reintroduced in the US House of Representatives

Gang Activity Affecting Girls

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Sunday, September 9, 2007

The rise of girl gangs is becoming a distressing problem in the USA. and in Europe. It is a problem that is taken very seriously by the FBI and local juvenile police units.

Excellent Article on Parent Involvement

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

How do you establish and maintain a good working relationship with your students' parents? The Education World Teacher Team shares their strategies for increasing parent involvement and ensuring parental support.

1 in 10 American Schools Exceed 60% Dropout Rate

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Monday, October 29, 2007

American education is not working in ten percent of America's schools. The problem is real. Many children are simply not receiving an education that allows them to escape poverty.

FAST Makes Cover of American School Board Journal

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Thursday, October 25, 2007

FAST recognized by American School Board Journal as having exceptional results with Latino communities in Los Angeles

G.R.E.A.T. and FAST collaborate

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Thursday, November 4, 2004

The State of Wisconsin has provided funding to help Racine gang resistance efforts using the FAST and G.R.E.A.T. programs in collaboration to help parents and community outreach officers build protective factors around kids.

FAST Cited by Harvard's Family Research Project as Family-Strengthening Intervention

Posted by Kjell Kahlenberg on Monday, October 23, 2006

In a study evaluating effective child-student interventions, FAST was found to possess the necessary ingredients for success in program effectiveness