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03.12.2020
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Future of Sex Education: National Sex Education Standards (Second Edition)

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The National Sex Education Standards (NSES) outline the foundational knowledge and skills students need to navigate sexual development and grow into sexually healthy adults. The updated NSES reflect advancements in research regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, social, racial, and reproductive justice, and the long-term consequences of stigma and discrimination. Other additions include: advances in medical technology, the emergence of digital technologies, and the growing impact of social and sexually explicit media on relationships.

Inclusive and honest sex education goes beyond delivering information. It provides young people with opportunities to explore their own identities and values along with those of their families and communities. It also allows young people to practice the communication, decision-making, and negotiation skills they need to create healthy relationships—both sexual and nonsexual—throughout their lives.

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National Sex Education Standards (Second Edition)
Tool to Assess Curriculum Alignment with the National Sex Education Standards (Second Edition)
Glossary for the National Sex Ed Standards (Second Edition)

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