December 4, 2019

An Update on ASHA’s Diversity Efforts

Earlier this year, ASHA recommitted to enhancing the diversity of its membership. In 2019, ASHA began a process of conducting an internal assessment of the […]
November 21, 2019

Update on ASHA’s School Violence Taskforce

Following the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, the American School Health Association formed a School Violence Taskforce. This group of past ASHA presidents has met […]
May 20, 2019

Our Words have Power

Our Words have Power By:  Jeanie Alter, ASHA Executive Director Each year, Merriam-Webster scours the English language and considers additions to the iconic dictionary.  Most […]
March 11, 2019

On Becoming a More Diverse ASHA

Perhaps at no other time in our history have we been more focused on recognizing and appreciating the value of diversity. ASHA is no exception. […]
November 28, 2018

Thank you for another great year!

Dear Colleagues, As another year winds down, I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the state of the American School Health Association […]
August 31, 2018

ASHA Continues Giving Back

In September of 2015, just ahead of our annual conference in Orlando, ASHA President Linda Morse announced a new tradition: “ASHA Gives Back”. Linda explained […]
May 18, 2018

I’m Tired of Hearing #Crickets

I am devastated and heartbroken by the news of more young lives lost to gun violence at a school today in Santa Fe, Texas, this […]