Thank you, Jensen Scholastic Academy!

Today, the Ask, Listen, Learn team was in Chicago, Illinois presenting our program to 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders at Jensen Scholastic Academy.

Superstar Tyson Gay and Congressman Danny Davis were there to speak to the students about staying active in middle school.

Said Congressman Davis, "You are the most important people in the world. If you keep your bodies healthy, you'll reach your goals."

We hope all of the students had a fun time playing our Xavix game and winning prizes like sunglasses, bags, and Ask, Listen, Learn t-shirts. We know you'll all remember to say “YES” to a healthy lifestyle, and “NO” to underage drinking!

Thanksgiving Family Time

Thanksgiving revolves around food. And lots of it.

Still, it's important to remember that for some of us, this is precious time to spend with our family and close friends. Maybe you travel, or have friends and relatives in town, or maybe you have kids back from college for the week. Why not take a break from piles of stuffing and pumpkin pie and get out of the house for some quality family time and exercise?

Attorney General Mark Shurtleff urges kids to say "YES' to a healthy lifestyle and 'NO" to underage drinking!

Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff wants to remind kids in Utah to say 'YES' to a healthy lifestyle and 'NO' to underage drinking. A three-term Attorney General in his home state of Utah and a committed family man, Attorney General Shurtleff has been a steadfast partner in fighting underage drinking in Utah.

He's joining 23 other Attorneys General who have urged kids in their state to say 'YES' to a healthy lifestyle and 'NO' to underage drinking. Check out all of the Attorneys General who've taped a PSA with us, and the rest of our SuperStars.

We're very grateful for Attorney General Shurtleff for making the time to tape this with us!

Attorney General Suthers joins Ask Listen Learn in Denver

Today, the Ask, Listen, Learn team was in Denver, Colorado with Attorney General John Suthers and over 350 6th graders at West Middle School to present our interactive program. The attorney general and the students played an interactive game and learned why it is important to say “YES” to a healthy lifestyle and “NO” to underage drinking."

The Century Council also presented Attorney General Suthers with a Leadership Award for his years of dedication working to fight drunk driving and underage drinking. We are very proud to work with great partners around the country and General Suthers had shown a real commitment to the youth of Colorado.

Thank you to all of the students, parents, teachers and, of course, Attorney General Suthers for attending the assembly. Together we can all “say 'YES' to a healthy lifestyle and 'NO' to underage drinking!”

Welcome to the team, Bryan Clay!

The Ask, Listen, Learn team is honored and excited to announce “The World's Greatest Athlete” Bryan Clay, as our newest Superstar!

Bryan Clay holds 2 Olympic decathlon medals- winning a Silver medal in 2004 and Gold in 2008. He's among the very few decathletes in the world to hold 2 medals and now he wants to win a third at the Olympic Games in London next year. He could be the only decathlete in Olympic history to win 3 Olympic medals!

We had a great time with Bryan at Kidsfest in Hawaii in October, and we just had an Ask, Listen, Learn event with him at an assembly with 250 middle schoolers at Horace Mann Middle School in Beverly Hills, California.

Welcome to the team Bryan!

We're in Louisville for NMSA's annual conference

The 38th Annual American Middle Level Education Conference/Expo is taking place today and tomorrow in Louisville, KY. Featuring over 4,000 attendees from all over the country, the AMLE conference is consistantly one of the largest gatherings of Middle Level Educators on a yearly basis. The conference aims to provide middle school teachers with the tools and techniques they need to excel at their profession.

We are honored to be exhibiting once again at this years conference. If you happend to be at the conference, please stop by and see us at booth 804.

We will be demonstrating our Ask, Listen, Learn interactive game, handing out brochures, bookmarks, and magnets. We may even have a water bottle or mug for you as well!

We hope to see you!

BOOK GIVEAWAY! I'd Listen to My Parents If They'd Just Shut Up

Our friend and National Advisory Board member Dr. Anthony Wolf's latest book is out today - I'd Listen to My Parents If They'd Just Shut Up. Dr. Wolf offers up a humorous take on the trials and tribulations of parenting a teen, and how even the most well-intentioned approaches to parenting can run into roadblocks. Dr. Wolf's advice is intended to help make your life as a parent more enjoyable, ultimately for both you and your teen.

Dr. Wolf has been a practicing psychologist for over 25 years, counseling children and adolescents in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. Dr. Wolf has written many other books on parenting, including the best-selling book, Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall? A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager.

We've got a limited number of copies of Dr. Wolf's book to give away!

Leave a comment below by Tuesday, Nov 15 at midnight eastern time. This book would make a great holiday gift (hint, hint.)

We'll pick winners from the comments at random and announce on Wednesday morning! Be sure to check back in to seeif you've won!