According to the U.S. Data from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey 1, 8.1% of students reported current use of any tobacco product. While we may not fully understand the long-term effects of students vaping, science shows that any kind of substance addiction can impact the brain and body, leading to long-lasting impacts. With EVERFI’s interactive high school vaping prevention courses, students can come to understand what vaping is, how it affects the body and the implications of vaping during a global pandemic. This blog article includes in-depth resources to help you get started on the path to your own vaping prevention program for high school students.

A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to represent Common Sense Education at IDEAcon, a thought leadership conference focused on current education topics and innovative practices.The experience was transformative, bringing together featured speakers, a dynamic exhibit hall and highlighting educator stories. Read on to see my session recap.