Compassionate Schools And Communities Impacts Bullying Prevention
*This column by STARS CEO Rodger Dinwiddie originally appeared in the Tennessean, September 29, 2013 Bullying Prevention and Intervention efforts will be recognized across the United States this October. Activities and events will focus on helping young people, their families, schools and even our workplaces address the issue of bullyingemp and harassment. Practitioners, researchers and […]
Applications DUE FRIDAY, October 18th: Nominations for the Accepting Differences Among Mankind (ADAM) Award
The ADAM Award was created by Alva and Mark Duke to honor the life and spirit of their son, Adam Duke. Adam was born with Down Syndrome, and although his life did not last long, his memory and impact on the world will forever be felt. In 1981, Alva Duke founded Kids on the Block […]
Trainer Certification Course: Olweus Bullying Prevention Program – February 24-26, 2015
Tennessee school systems are offered the opportunity to recommend a school district employee(s) for a scholarship to the Trainer Certification Course: Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. The Trainer Certification Course will be held February 24-26, 2015 in Nashville Tennessee at the Youth Opportunity Center. The purpose of this invitation is to increase Tennessee’s capacity to provide […]
Chair-ish The Night With Vince Gill & Friends Benefit for STARS
Celebrating its 5th incredible year, Chair-ish The Night With Vince Gill & Friends returns to the beautiful Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum on Friday, Nov. 22, for a night of art and music with Gill’s surprise lineup of guests which previously included Sheryl Crow, Alison Krauss, Dierks Bentley, Keb’ Mo’ and Amy Grant. […]
A Student Assistance Program TRAIN THE TRAINER
A Student Assistance Program TRAIN THE TRAINER …….to address the OTHER side of the report card Who: Student assistant leaders and youth development professional dedicated to the social and emotional we being of students K-12. Why: STARS provides the only evidence-based Students Assistance Program as recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Heal Association’s (SAMSHA) National Registry […]
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STARS named beneficiary of the 2013-2014 ALIAS Chamber Ensemble Season!!
ALIAS Chamber Ensemble 2013-2014 Season ALIAS Chamber Ensemble Announces 2013-2014 Season – STARS as a beneficiary!! Tuesday, October 22, 2013 ALIAS’ opening concert features music by four living American composers, including three women: Pulitzer Prize winning Caroline Shaw (2013) and Jennifer Higdon (2010); Kenji Bunch, whose music ALIAS has championed and recorded for years; […]
STARS Named Top Tennessean Workplace
STARS staff are honored to serve Middle Tennessee youth daily and were thrilled recently when Nashville’s daily newspaper, The Tennessean, named Students Taking A Right Stand (STARS) as one of their top workplaces.The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on […]
