Tools to foster early learning
APA has updated its free Early Learning Guidelines Educator Toolkit, a collection of evidence-based strategies, lesson plans, activities, online learning tools and other resources that promote children's learning and development in their preschool years. The toolkit includes a state-by-state index of early learning standards and resources, as well as guidance for educators and the public on working with special populations of young children, including those with disabilities and immigrant children.
Research to improve school safety
A new policy brief, "Reducing Weapons in Schools," by APA's Div. 15 (Educational) summarizes psychological research, based on large-scale data in California, on the presence and impact of knives, guns and other weapons in schools and encourages policymakers to use psychological science-based solutions for reducing weapons and increasing school safety. Read it at https://apadiv15.org/reducing-weapons-in-schoolsopens in new window.
LGBTQ+ pride for new readers
APA's new Magination Press children's book, "Rainbow: A First Book of Pride," celebrates LGBTQ+ families and describes the meaning behind each colorful stripe of the pride flag.
Honoring companies for healthy practices
APA presented its Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards to eight organizations that excel in using psychological science to advance employee health and well-being while increasing performance and productivity. See the winners and nominate for 2020 at https://on.apa.org/Healthy-Workplace.
Candidates for APA president
Starting this month, the candidates for APA's 2021 president are answering questions on important topics. APA will send ballots to members on Sept. 16.
Legal help for psychologists
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