Empower Your Students to Make Healthy Choices for Life
Equip students with a comprehensive, K-12 substance use prevention curriculum rooted in evidence-based principles and age-appropriate learning.
Why this matters
A deadly crisis is impacting American lives, with too many young people lost to substance use every year.
Drug-related overdoses, most due to fentanyl, are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-44.
Prevention is the key to ending this heartbreaking epidemic.
A Proactive Approach to Prevention
from Kindergarten to High School
Elementary
Foundational concepts like brain health, emotions, and medication safety are introduced through engaging children’s books and animated videos.
Middle School
Students continue to build on their knowledge with graphic novels and videos that address peer pressure and the risks of substance use.
COMING SOON
High School
A flexible framework that empowers students to take an active role in research and advocacy.
Emily’s Hope Teaches Lifelong Decision-Making Skills
New Research
K-5 Students Show Significant Gains in Health and Safety Knowledge
Up to a
average knowledge gain was achieved by students in kindergarten through 5th grade who participated in the curriculum.
1st Grade students showed a
gain in knowledge about healthy habits and behaviors
2nd Grade students showed a
increase in “consequential thinking” using:
5th Grade students showed a
gain in cause-and-effect reasoning
Emily’s Hope is dedicated to empowering children and youth to make healthy choices as they navigate the complexities of growing up in today’s world.
By employing proven practices in school-based curriculum design, Emily’s Hope ensures that its educational tools are rooted in evidence-based principles.
Defining Clear Learning Objectives
Engaging Expert Educators and Researchers
Incorporating Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies
Diversifying Learning Approaches
Promoting Active Student Engagement
Ongoing Evaluation and Improvement
Research findings highlighted have been accepted for publication but have not yet been published. The information presented is subject to change pending final publication.