Several of Candor Health Education’s programs are guided by learning objectives aimed at educating students on how to be safe and responsible citizens when using online social media platforms. Students are reminded that photos, videos, and other content posted online never truly disappear and may be forwarded and seen by others outside the intended audience. […]

I do not watch much television. By the time I reach the end of the day and the dishes are done, the dog walked, and laundry folded, my bed is a more favorable option than trying to stay awake for a program. My television habits took an unexpected turn several years ago, when looking for […]

It was fifth grade and we were in the middle of one of those infamous Chicago winters. I was wearing an ugly turtleneck sweater that I was super self-conscious about. I felt even more self-conscious about it while I was getting sick in the hallway of my elementary school. To this day, my heart goes […]

Sexual health education is typically thought of as a class taught in middle school or high school with information on preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, the reality is that it’s so much more. One area that has recently garnered more attention is the notion of consent. Sexual education not only teaches young […]

We’re honored to be supported by the Topfer Family Foundation. We were able to catch up with Cathy McCann, Chicago Program Officer, for a Q&A session to gain a little insight into their organization and their support of health education. Can you please tell us about your background and how you became involved with Candor […]

Esmerelda, a young woman with curly hair and glasses can not take the fighting between her parents any longer.  In an attempt to calm her anxiety and escape the tension in her home, she sneaks some of her dad’s opioid pain relievers and discovers….. Floyd has never tried marijuana, but when he goes to study […]