EAU CLAIRE, WI, April 25, 2012 (Press-News.org) Realityworks, Inc. recently published a case study following a joint project between the United Way of Greater Milwaukee (UWGM) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The study, Teen Pregnancy Prevention in an Urban Area: The Milwaukee Project examines the joint actions of the community to make dramatic drops in adolescent pregnancies.
In 2008 the City of Milwaukee Health Department declared a goal of reducing teen pregnancies by
46 percent. The UWGM took on the task of making this goal a reality. They partnered with several organizations including MPS to implement a multi-faceted plan that spans all grade levels and reaches all students. This approach serves as a highly successful example that yielded dramatic results.
One of the first initiatives was to improve MPS' human growth and development curriculum. The curriculum is an opportunity to teach students real-world skills that will help them make smart choices about sex. Milwaukee followed a blue print to make dramatic results happen.
The Community-Based Approach Blue Print includes:
- Implementation of a school-based curriculum with lessons that build upon prior teachings
- Curriculum that spans across male and female students K-12
- Use of best practice methodologies like hands-on learning
- Obtaining community support and good communication
- Teacher training so each feels comfortable communicating the topic
- Engagement of other funding partners
Milwaukee has seen the teen pregnancy rate decline over the past three consecutive years. This last year saw the largest drop at 13.6 percent. Efforts are ongoing to reach the goal of a 46 percent decline by 2015.
"We are thrilled to be releasing this powerful case study on the tremendous efforts from the city of Milwaukee," says Timmothy Boettcher, president of Realityworks, Inc. "The city came together to solve a big problem, and thus far have made a huge difference. They should be recognized for these efforts, and we hope this study will help do just that."
To download a copy of the study visit http://www.realityworks.com/realcare/casestudies.asp
For more information on the Realityworks call Realityworks at 800-830-1416 or visit http://www.realityworks.com/.
About Realityworks, Inc.
Realityworks, Inc. is the leader in experiential learning technology - providing life-changing, interactive educational products since 1994. Its award-winning programs provide students with realistic learning experiences, and are used by educators in Career and Technical Education, Family and Consumer Science and Health courses, as well as in other instructional settings worldwide. For more information, visit www.realityworks.com, or call toll free at 800-830-1416.
New Case Study Published by Realityworks, Inc. Details Milwaukee Public Schools' Highly Successful Program to Reduce Teen Pregnancy - A Model for Urban Areas
Company collaborates with the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools to highlight efforts to reduce adolescent pregnancies.
2012-04-25
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[Press-News.org] New Case Study Published by Realityworks, Inc. Details Milwaukee Public Schools' Highly Successful Program to Reduce Teen Pregnancy - A Model for Urban AreasCompany collaborates with the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools to highlight efforts to reduce adolescent pregnancies.