Hazing Is a Multi-Million Dollar Problem for Universities: Here’s Why Prevention Matters
Introduction Universities across the United States face a growing challenge that extends far beyond student safety: the multi-million dollar cost of hazing. When hazing incidents occur in fraternities, athletic teams, or student organizations, the consequences often include lawsuits, legal settlements, investigations, and long-term reputational damage. For many institutions, a single hazing case can cost millions […]
Preventing Teen Vaping: What Parents, Schools, and Communities Need to Know
E-cigarettes remain the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth. In 2024, about 5.9% of middle and high school students reported vaping in the previous 30 days (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2024a). Vaping is not a harmless alternative. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance known to affect adolescent brain […]
Common Issues that Teens Face
Teenagers today are navigating a complex mix of academic pressure, mental health challenges, substance use risks, online behavior, and peer influence. While adolescence has always brought change and uncertainty, today’s teens are also growing up in a digital world where comparison, misinformation, cyberbullying, and risky online behavior can follow them beyond the classroom. For schools, […]
Trauma-Informed Schools: Helping Traumatized Students Succeed
Creating a trauma-informed school means helping students feel safe, respected, and connected. Building strong relationships and teaching students how to navigate conflict productively are key components of this work. 3rd Millennium Classrooms’ Conflict Wise and Respect & Resolve courses give students practical skills for communication, conflict resolution, empathy, and healthy relationship-building—helping schools foster a more […]
Why Prevention Education Helps Secondary Students
As the summer unfolds, administrators are proactively seeking new prevention solutions for the upcoming school year. Summer is the perfect time to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and support they need to thrive.
Addressing the Risk Factors for Juvenile Truancy
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 13% of the 8th graders, 14% of the 10th graders, and 15% of the 12th graders were absent at least three days a month. Routine unexcused absences can be signs of problems at home and/or school. Preventing truancy can help prevent other behaviors like dropping out of […]
Be Careful With More Than Just Sparklers This 4th of July
We hope that this 4th of July, you’re able to spend time celebrating our nation’s independence. Whether you’re at the beach, around the pool, or staying indoors to beat the heat, it’s sure to be a good time with friends and family. As you’re relaxing and enjoying the festivities, you may be tempted to vape. […]
Is Vaping a Gateway Drug for Marijuana?
It’s no secret that teen e-cigarette use, or vaping, has skyrocketed in recent years. According to the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey, there was a 78% increase among high schoolers and a 48% increase among middle schoolers who used e-cigarettes. Rates rose so much that the FDA declared teen vaping an epidemic, and many states […]
Vaping Can Be Deadly. Learn the Signs.
There are reports all over the news about people dying from e-cigarette use. In just a little more than a month, 7 people across the nation have died due to vaping-related causes. This recent rise in deaths reminds us of the dangers of vaping and that it needs to be taken seriously and cannot be […]
Big Announcement: New Course!
Between 2017 and 2018, there was an increase of over 1.5 million students who reported that they vaped. In December 2018, the US Surgeon General declared teen vaping a public health epidemic. To help combat this, we have rolled out an updated version of our Nicotine 101 course!