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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 25, 2018

Reflections on May

May is one of my favorite months.  May encompasses spring flowers, May Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, Nurses Week, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day.  Growing up […]