buff.ly/33nHIxAOld Fort Elementary staff, students, families engage in reading with fun activities. McDowell Co Schools Old Fort Elementary

In the workplace, academic skills won't matter if social skills are lacking. Social skills need to be part of college and career readiness, not treated as an add on or separate thing. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

buff.ly/2MV7GTK McDowell native receives prestigious state award

Preventing #ACEs could reduce the number of adults with #depression by as much as 44%. Read the new #VitalSigns report to learn more about links between ACEs & negative outcomes. bit.ly/VitalSignsACEs

New CDC research that finds that adverse childhood experiences are linked to chronic physical and mental health problems, including depression, obesity, and heart disease. npr.org/sections/healt… via NPR

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common, and the effects can add up over time. 61% of adults had at least 1 ACE and 16% had 4 or more #ACEs. Preventing ACEs can help children and adults thrive. Read how in the latest #VitalSigns. bit.ly/VitalSignsACEs

At least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death are linked to #ACEs. Preventing ACEs could reduce chronic diseases, risky health behaviors and improve education and job opportunities. Learn more in CDC's #VitalSigns report: bit.ly/VitalSignsACEs

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Kids aren't trying to ruin your day. Don't take behaviors personally. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

Making Smart Drink Choices! #efnep #cooperativeextension #mcdowell Thank you Janet Bryan for the great information. Old Fort Elementary McDowell Co Schools NC EFNEP

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! Visit our Facebook for a special reminder from 1 of #NC's very own local heroes, @elijahLee, about the role anyone can play in building #GreatChildhoods - especially you, especially now! facebook.com/preventchildab… #BeAConnection #CAPmonth

Taking care of mental health is the best thing we can do for kids right now! 🙌

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We want all children to live in stable, loving, and stimulating environments- at home, in school, and in the community. Today my daughter and I wear blue to raise awareness! #WearBlueDay2020 #oldfortpride

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Lunch, learning packets and mini teacher parade was a success Old Fort Elementary We saw (from a distance) lots of smiling faces. We love and miss all of our students and families McDowell Co Schools #oldfortpride

Great article on the importance of staying connected and maintaining social connections during #COVID19 and always by Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia Director Julia Neighbors. #BeAConnection #ConnectionsMatter #GreatChildhoods #CAPmonth Read: ajc.com/blog/get-schoo…

Congress must provide crucial supports to children & families facing the stress and disruptions resulting from the #COVID19 pandemic, by equipping prevention systems with the tools they need to keep children safe. #HomeVisiting #CBCAP Prevent Child Abuse America Home Visiting Coalition bit.ly/3eYEzer

Local prevention services & programs are critical during times of crisis to ensure parents have the tools to manage stress & keep their children safe. Congress must increase #COVID19 funding to #CAPTA #CBCAP now. Make #GreatChildhoods happen this #CAPMonth bit.ly/2VJnyNz