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K-12 Curriculum

More Than Just A Number

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Empower Your Students to Make Healthy Choices for Life

Equip students with a comprehensive, K-12 substance use prevention curriculum rooted in evidence-based principles and age-appropriate learning.

  • Developed by experts to combat rising overdose and substance use rates
  • Aligned with national health education and school counselor standards
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Emily's Hope K-12 Substance Use Prevention Curriculum

A Proactive Approach to Prevention

from Kindergarten to High School

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Elementary

Foundational concepts like brain health, emotions, and medication safety are introduced through engaging children’s books and animated videos.

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Middle School

Students continue to build on their knowledge with graphic novels and videos that address peer pressure and the risks of substance use.

COMING SOON

High School

A flexible framework that empowers students to take an active role in research and advocacy.

Emily’s Hope Teaches Lifelong Decision-Making Skills

New Research

K-5 Students Show Significant Gains in Health and Safety Knowledge

Up to a

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average knowledge gain was achieved by students in kindergarten through 5th grade who participated in the curriculum.

1st Grade students showed a

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gain in knowledge about healthy habits and behaviors

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2nd Grade students showed a

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increase in “consequential thinking” using:

Pause Think Act

5th Grade students showed a

0%

gain in cause-and-effect reasoning

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Research findings highlighted have been accepted for publication but have not yet been published. The information presented is subject to change pending final publication.