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Puff Bar Loophole Finally Removed by Congress

At Pride Surveys, we commit to working with our partners in community and education coalitions to produce research, data, and resources surrounding issues affecting youth. There are many initiatives and resources that have been developed throughout the years by other organizations that support communities and children by educating students and parents, one of the more […]

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Student Stress and School Stress Management Resources

At Pride Surveys, we are committed to working with our partners in community coalitions and education to deliver data, research, and resources year-round surrounding the issues affecting youth through student surveys. One of the ongoing challenges amongst youth is student stress, anxiety, and depression. It has recently been reported that schools across the country are […]

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Student Alcohol Use: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Every April, the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month to increase understanding and awareness of alcoholism, a rising epidemic in the United States. Here at Pride Surveys, we are actively committed to working with our partners in education and community coalitions to provide data, research, and resources surrounding student […]

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The State of Student Mental Health

As the school year continues, so do COVID-19 and the new variants and associated challenges. Of particular concern to our education and community coalition partners are the pandemic’s impacts on youth, particularly the student mental health repercussions, including social, emotional, and behavioral health. Pride Surveys works with our school and community coalition partners to develop student surveys […]

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The Smoking Age Debate – Is it Doing Enough for Youth?

At Pride Surveys, we speak a lot about smoking, drug and alcohol abuse, and the impacts on youth, and we conduct a variety of student surveys on these critical topics. One of our more popular blog posts from years back covered the drinking age debate, specifically, the pros and cons of lowering it. This blog […]

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Substance Abuse Impacts on Academic Achievement

Pride Surveys works closely with our education and community coalition partners to address the challenges facing youth today, especially as it relates to substance abuse impacts, academic achievement, and understanding the correlation between the two.  Good data collection from student surveys is an important tool schools can use to keep educators, parents, students, and community […]

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Federal Funding Spending Deadlines for Community Coalitions

Community coalitions survive and thrive off their community leaders, local participation and support, and federal funding. Without funding and resources, it makes it nearly impossible for community coalitions to succeed in making a substantial difference in their communities. With federal funding and grants also come the particular rules, regulations, and deadlines for spending funds. With […]

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Substance Abuse Prevention Amongst Youth

Pride Surveys is committed to actively working with our partners in education and community coalitions to provide data, research, and resources year-round surrounding the substance abuse epidemic amongst youth.  There are many resources and initiatives that have been developed throughout the years by other organizations nationwide that support communities and children by educating students and […]

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Student Mental Health Issues as They Return to School

Back to school is typically a happy time of year for many families as they return to daily routine, structure, reunite with friends, and enjoy extracurriculars. Now in the second year of returning to school during a pandemic, and with it being the first time many students have been to in-person school since March of […]

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