Implementing an effective prevention education strategy requires planning, coordination, and a commitment to excellence among all involved. We’ve developed the Too Good Implementation Center to...
Choosing an Evidence-Based Program (EBP) to prevent substance use and promote the development of a resilient student body in your school community is an exciting...
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) have designated October National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month. A cornerstone of this annual campaign is the Dose of Prevention...
The Mendez Foundation is proud to announce the release of a new series of original storybooks for young readers and emerging readers! Available in early...
These days, kids spend more time online than ever before. Present circumstances have driven increases in the average amount of time kids are logging on...
Red Ribbon Week is a time for parents, teachers, school counselors, and administrators to encourage children to live healthy, substance-free lives, set positive goals and...
Educators have long appreciated that students enjoy learning through games, humor, and music, but learning through songs and games isn’t just for fun. Indeed, the...
Looking ahead to the first day of school, consider your students’ emotional well-being. Many students face hardship at home and thus will need a boost...
With summer on the horizon, many educators are thinking about how to help their students maintain social connections and stay engaged in learning over the...
During uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to take care of ourselves for two reasons. For one, when we practice self-care, we are stronger,...
Recent events have presented us with new and unexpected changes and challenges. One of the biggest changes we’re all facing is a radically different daily...
Are we doing enough to prepare children and adolescents to consider and analyze the powerful and persuasive messaging they encounter? Are they prepared to consider...
At the Mendez Foundation, we believe strongly in a comprehensive, coordinated approach to developing the skills and attitudes children and adolescents need to navigate the...