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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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!
Upcoming Changes: New Federal Regulations on Nicotine
In 2016, the federal government announced that it’ll be regulating tobacco (or nicotine) in its many forms. Previously, products that deliver nicotine such as e-cigarettes, dissolvables, pipe tobacco, cigars, hookah, and novel and future products, have not been formally regulated by the government. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped in to regulate these products […]