Youth vaping is a serious issue.
In 2024, about 1.63 million U.S. middle and high school students reported current e-cigarette use, according to the National Youth Tobacco Survey.
Resources for Educators
The Educator Effect
Students are hearing mixed messages about vaping and nicotine from friends, social media and marketing. As an educator, you can help students understand the risks, push back on misinformation, and take steps toward quitting or staying nicotine-free.
Prepared Adults Matter
A calm, informed adult can help students feel less judged, understand the facts, and connect with support before nicotine becomes a bigger barrier to their health, focus, and future.
Many students want help quitting.
Believe it or not, many students who vape may already be open to quitting. A recent Truth Initiative study found that 67% of young people want to quit vaping.
School Toolkit
Our K-12 Toolkit for Administrators and Educators includes tips for creating and enforcing a tobacco-free policy at your school, educating students about the dangers of tobacco use, resources for parents and guardians, and ways you can help youth avoid and quit tobacco products.
Resources for Educators
When students ask questions or vaping comes up at school, having clear information ready can make the conversation more productive. Browse our resources to understand current nicotine products, recognize common myths, support prevention efforts, respond when students are already using nicotine, and connect young people with help when they need it.