Homeless and Foster Care Children Resources
The “Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015,” (ESSA), includes nearly all of NAEHCY’s recommendations to strengthen and improve the education of over 1.3 million children and youth experiencing homelessness, from early childhood through high school graduation.
http://www.naehcy.org/sites/default/files/dl/legis/eseafinalsummary12-4.pdf

C.A.R.E.S Program
The following articles are offered as resources for teachers and counselors. They contain the author's ideas and summaries of information to assist educators. Since most are not referenced, Leah advises that readers seek further opinions and recommendations on each of the topics.http://kellybear.com/TeacherTips.html

Quit Smoking
This site focuses exclusively on helping smokers kick the habit, but you will be hard pressed to find a better tobacco related site. Includes chat, tobacco news, and an active online support group.
http://www.quitnet.com/?redir=http://www.imdrugfree.com/links_rrw.html

My Safe and Drug Free Schools
Our partner site that offers current prevention news, facts, funding and grant information, and links to even more resources. There are classroom activities available. They offer a free web-based email service for those on the front lines of prevention. There is even a legislative action center that provides access to your federal legislators. And, it is all free! Support this site by visiting it regularly.
http://www.mysdfs.com

Victor E. Bell, Jr. Scholarship Nominations
Our colleagues and 2018 NCMLE Conference Sponsors at the College Foundation have reached out to us again to help share the good news that they are awarding up to ten scholarships to North Carolina seventh graders. These awards are renewable each year, and can provide up to $20,000 for college.




https://www1.cfnc.org/Pay/Grants_and_Scholarships/Bell_Scholarship.aspx