Posts by John Vandenburgh

JUNE – NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH, LGBT PRIDE MONTH

Youth and Summer Safety Summer is upon us! June is National Safety Month and school programs and families are encouraged to remember summertime safety needs of youth. The Center for Disease Control’s 2016 summer recommendations include reviewing heat and sun safety, safe water practices, safe home and camp behaviors, and can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/features/kidssafety/.…

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Schools Show High Rates of Positive Connections

As we near the end of the 2015-16 school year, schools are beginning to reflect on their programming, including the after school and inclusion activities they employ to support the interests and needs of students. Currently, 75% of 5457 high school students and 78% of 9435 middle school students report in “Meaningful Participation” surveys there…

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Drug and Alcohol Statistics

Direction Survey’s 2016 Drugs and Alcohol categories reveal 89% of middle school students report understanding the dangers of the use of alcohol and drugs. In the past 30 days, 5% of middle school students report being offered, sold, or given illegal drugs on school property. Additionally, 5% of students report in the Alcohol category having…

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EdTech Company Revolutionizes Data Gathering in Schools with Online Survey Platform

Murrieta, California – Vanden Corporation, a provider of educational solutions, announced the launch of Direction Survey.  Direction Survey is a data-gathering tool, enabling schools access to a bank of education related questions, where they can create their own surveys for students, staff and parents.  Using the latest technology and a mobile friendly platform, schools are…

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Student Health Goes Hand-in-Hand with Academic Performance

We are successfully navigating another school year, and the most recent numbers on students’ desire to succeed in school are looking optimistic. Data from Direction Survey Fall 2015 early assessments reveals that 96% of 9-12th graders and 91% of 6-8th graders surveyed are motivated this year to do well in school. Educators and school staff…

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