Enriching Health Education

Build health literacy, equip students for lifelong wellness

Health education is more than just information, it's a pathway for students to build habits and skills that last a lifetime. By implementing evidence-based health education, schools empower students to make informed, healthy decisions both now and in the future.

Madeline Moritsch, MS, RDN
Whole Child Health National Advisor, Nutrition & Food Access

Our evidence-based approach helps schools:

Develop lifelong healthy habits

Teach students essential skills in health literacy to make positive health choices in any environment.

Strengthen decision-making skills

Equip students with the ability to assess and choose behaviors that enhance their well-being.

Promote personal and social responsibility

Instill self-advocacy, refusal skills, and the confidence to support healthful behaviors.

Get Recognized for Enriching Health Education

Meet these criteria to qualify as one of America’s Healthiest Schools.

1

Our school:

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2

Our school requires all health education teachers to use a curriculum that is:

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3

All health education teachers at our school provide all students opportunities to practice the skills needed to maintain and improve their health by:

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Let’s make your vision a reality!
My team is here to help you become one of America’s Healthiest Schools.

—Naomi, Member Engagement & Support Team

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Resources to Enrich Health Education

Nemours' KidsHealth

Free health-related lesson plans for Pre-K to 12 grades aligned to the National Health Education Standards.

Health Education Skills PK-12 Guides (RMC)

How to teach the seven (7) key health skills using manageable steps and learning activities, aligned with the National Health Education Standards and their performance indicators.

Introduction to Aquaponics

This curriculum will equip you with the needed knowledge to run your own Farm-to-Table experience with operating a sustainable aquaponics system.