Sexuality and HIV Education in Charter Schools: An Exploratory Study With Principals in San Diego County, California

Walsh‐Buhi, Eric R.; Dao, Brandon; Salgin, Linda; Marshall, James; Miller, Ronald H.; Fisher, Douglas H.; Walsh-Buhi, Margaret L.

doi:10.1111/josh.12492

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“…52 The data regarding topics least commonly covered in both middle and high school (gender identity/roles, sexual orientation, emergency contraception, success rates of contraception) add important information to what has been reported previously as educational gaps. 43,[53][54][55] Given the well-documented physical and mental health risks experienced by sexual minority adolescents 56,57 and their higher risk of STIs and unintended pregnancy, 58,59 the lack of any state requirement to include content on sexual orientation and gender identity in SHE is concerning. Similarly, while a comprehensive SHE approach includes content on abstinence, abstinence-only, or abstinence-focused curriculum have not been shown to be effective in preparing adolescents to avoid or delay initiating sexual activity.…”

Section: Inconsistent Implementation Of She Policymentioning

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Isolated Voices: Perspectives of Teachers, School Nurses, and Administrators Regarding Implementation of Sexual Health Education Policy

Dickson

Parshall

Brindis

2019

Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUND:Comprehensive sexual health education (SHE) reduces risky sexual behavior and increases protective behavior in adolescents. It is important to understand how professionals responsible for implementing SHE policy interpret state and local policy and what influences their commitment to formal SHE policy implementation. METHODS:This descriptive study explored content and delivery of SHE policy in a rural, southwestern state with high levels of poverty, unintended adolescent pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infections. The social ecological model (SEM) was used to better understand levels of influence on the implementation of SHE policy. RESULTS:We conducted telephone surveys with 38 teachers, 63 nurses, and 21 administrators in public secondary schools.There was substantial local variability in the scope and content of SHE curricula. Respondents identified significant barriers to the delivery of SHE content and minimal evaluation of whether educational objectives were met. Based on participant responses, community and organizational SEM levels had the greatest influence on SHE policy implementation, although examples of all SEM levels were identified. CONCLUSIONS:Given perceived challenges regarding subject matter, successful SHE implementation at the local level requires committed stakeholders working in concert at the school and community levels, backed by strong policy commitment at the state level.

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Section: Inconsistent Implementation Of She Policymentioning

confidence: 99%

Isolated Voices: Perspectives of Teachers, School Nurses, and Administrators Regarding Implementation of Sexual Health Education Policy

Dickson

Parshall

Brindis

2019

Journal of School Health

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Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing a Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Policy in Chicago Public Schools

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Fishman,

Ramirez‐Mercado

et al. 2024

Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUNDIn 2013, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district passed a policy requiring schools to deliver comprehensive sexual health education (SHE) to all K‐12th grade students. A performance improvement case study was conducted in the 2019‐2020 school year to evaluate the implementation of the policy and identify lessons learned to support implementation in schools.METHODSKey informant interviews were conducted with 11 school principals and 29 teachers to discuss SHE implementation at their school. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed to assess school and classroom factors that affect implementation. Themes that cut across these factors were then identified and summarized by 2 evaluators.RESULTSThe following themes were identified across key informant interviews: (a) principal prioritization of SHE helps ensure SHE is implemented, (b) the expansion of school and teacher capacity facilitates SHE implementation, and (c) the creation of accountability mechanisms in classrooms and schools fosters adherence to SHE policy.CONCLUSIONSPrincipals play a crucial role in building capacity to deliver SHE and ensuring SHE accountability mechanisms are implemented in their school. CPS is using these findings to adjust technical assistance and resources provided to principals and SHE instructors.

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Sexuality and HIV Education in Charter Schools: An Exploratory Study With Principals in San Diego County, California

Abstract: Consistency between our findings and what has been reported elsewhere varies. As charter schools often have greater curricular flexibility than traditional schools, this study provides unique preliminary data to inform future innovative, or strengthen existing, SRH programming.

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Isolated Voices: Perspectives of Teachers, School Nurses, and Administrators Regarding Implementation of Sexual Health Education Policy

Isolated Voices: Perspectives of Teachers, School Nurses, and Administrators Regarding Implementation of Sexual Health Education Policy

Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing a Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Policy in Chicago Public Schools

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