An internationally recognized scholar spoke about the benefits of outdoor environments for children during a Feb. 21 presentation co-sponsored by the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools.
Category: Social, Emotional & Behavioral Well-being
Swearer participates in White House conference on bullying
Susan Swearer, associate professor of educational psychology and CYFS faculty affiliate, participated in the White House Conference on Bullying Prevention held March 10.
Swearer was one of four national bullying experts who joined President and First Lady Obama, along with members of the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to discuss the causes, consequences and prevention of bullying. Teachers, parents and students from across the United States were also on hand to lend their perspectives.
CYFS director Sheridan presents research at chancellor’s series
CYFS director Susan Sheridan discussed how relationships, environments and interventions shape the futures of children as part of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Nov. 30, 2010.
Scheel and Kunz receive Woods Charitable Fund award
Congratulations to Drs. Michael Scheel and Gina Kunz on their recent award from the Woods Charitable Fund to support the “Building Bridges through Relationships” high school dropout prevention program. The prevention program offers at-risk students a fresh start in high school with support to reverse trends that would eventually lead to dropping out of high school.