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Join Texas is Ready for an upcoming webinar on strengthening menstrual health education in Texas schools to support student well-being, attendance, and success. 

This webinar will dive into why menstrual health is essential for student outcomes and explore practical ways schools can overcome common challenges when launching or expanding menstrual health initiatives. Participants will hear real examples from Texas districts that are already planning or budgeting for menstrual products, along with proven strategies for sustaining these efforts. The webinar will also spotlight actionable steps and policy opportunities to integrate menstrual health into the broader school health programs. 

Continuing education credits will be available to select participants who attend the live session. Don't miss out! 

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Save Your Spot For December!

Looking ahead to December, Texas is Ready will host "Beyond 'Healthy' and 'Unhealthy': Eating Disorder Prevention and Intervention", a webinar focused on understanding and addressing disordered eating among students.

We’ll be joined by Ashley Ariail, LPC-S, CEDS, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with 15 years of experience supporting children and families across inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings.

This session will explore how food and weight stigma contribute to disordered eating and eating disorders, outline different types and complications of eating disorders, and discuss ways educators can model balanced, supportive approaches to food and physical activity.
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Coming Soon: Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program

We are excited to share that Healthy Futures of Texas is preparing to launch a CHW Training Program to build a strong network of trusted community members dedicated to improving maternal, child, and adolescent health.

This program will expand opportunities for individuals working to strengthen connections to care, share vital health information, and support families across Texas.

Interested in joining or learning more once enrollment opens? Complete our Interest Form by clicking the button below to stay connected. 
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New Teen Birth Data Released

The CDC recently released 2024 teen birth rate data, showing both progress and continued need for action. 

In Texas, teen birth rate declined by 5% from the previous year, an encouraging sign, yet still ranks 8th highest in the nation, with more than 20,000 teen births, the highest total count in the U.S. 

By understanding these trends, educators and district leaders can help advance strategies that support student health and lifelong success across Texas. 
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Learning in Action: HFTX Classroom 

A couple of months ago, we launched the HFTX Classroom, an interactive online platform that makes it easy to access Healthy Futures' trusted training materials on your schedule.

Since then, many of you have explored modules and shared your feedback. Here's what learners had to say: 
“I really liked this module. The information presented is so important to be educated on. The visuals and self-assessment questions kept me engaged, and I feel accomplished and educated after completing it.” -User of Foundation Principles: Trauma-Informed Facilitation
“I appreciated the historical context of sex education in the U.S. and the clear breakdown of program effectiveness. The data and insights helped me understand the real impact of education on reducing STIs and unplanned pregnancies.” -User of Why Sex Ed?

HFTX Classroom includes interactive quizzes, videos, and automatic certificates, and all learners are eligible for continuing education (CE) credits. After competing a module, you'll get an email with available CE options, just select what you need, and we'll send your certificate!

Explore HFTX Classroom at hftxclassroom.org and use code EXPLORE25 to access Why Sex Ed? for free. 
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Did you know that Texas is Ready provides direct, one-on-one support to school districts, charters, SHACs, and communities?

Submit this form and let us know how we can support you in implementing high-quality sexual health education.
School District Fact Sheet Webpage

Check out the latest School District Adolescent Sexual Health Fact Sheets, now available on our website. Don't miss out!

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