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Alliance for a Healthier Generation Announces America’s Healthiest Schools

(NEW YORK, NY) August 8, 2017 – Three hundred twenty-three schools were recognized today as America’s…

Health Education, Healthy Eating, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Nutrition, Physical Activity

21st Century Learning Centers: Essential to Creating Healthier Communities

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a proud partner of 21st Century Community Learning Centers across…

Health Education, Healthy Out-of-School Time

Partnership & Quality in Afterschool: the Essential Role of 21st Century

Do mediocre books leave lasting impressions on you? How about a neutral meal at a restaurant? For most, the…

Policy

What’s Happening with the Every Student Succeeds Act?

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which was passed on December 10, 2015, provides an exciting opportunity…

Health Education, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Physical Activity

New York Street Games and the Power of Play

I had the privilege of growing up in The Bronx, New York, in the 1960s and 70s. For my generation, play was…

Healthy Out-of-School Time, Social-Emotional Health

Bullying Doesn’t Take a Vacation: 5 Tips to Prevent Summer Bullying

Summer is upon us, and with it comes camp and summer programs many kids (and parents) love so much. But take…

Breakfast & Lunch, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Nutrition, Nutrition Services, Policy, Popular

Keeping Kids Nourished This Summer: What You Need To Know & How You Can Take Action

As you may know, the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Progra distribute billions of dollars…

Healthy Out-of-School Time, Physical Activity

Tackling The ‘Summer Slide’: Issues, Implications, and Solutions

In the summer, kids — especially younger ones — often forget some of what they learned during the school year…

Health Education, Nutrition

Working to Reduce Calories & Sugar in Beverages

Did you know we drink, on average, 199 calories, from our beverages each day? It adds up quickly. Think about…

Physical Activity

Hear from our Team Healthier Generation Athletes

Across the country, athletes are leading the way for children’s health as they strive to achieve their fitness…

Physical Activity

Photo Essay: Team Healthier Generation’s first Ragnar Trail Race

This post is authored by Cassie Taylor, Team Healthier Generation Manager On June 10th around 4pm, our 8th…

Nutrition, Physical Activity

8 Summer Health Tips from Alliance All Stars

Summer provides a perfect time to recharge, relax and appreciate warmer, longer days. Whether you’re enjoying…

Fitness Trainer Anja Garcia Partners with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation

(NEW YORK, NY) June 8, 2017 – Fitness Trainer Anja Garcia, an elite trainer for Daily Burn and Cyberobics, and…

Health Education, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Physical Activity, Popular

8 Summer Health Tips from Alliance All Stars

Summer provides a perfect time to recharge, relax and appreciate warmer, longer days. Whether you’re enjoying…

#GirlsAre Returns to Inspire Girls and Women Across the United States to Celebrate Their Athleticism and Strength

(NEW YORK) May 15, 2017 – Girls today in the United States are far less likely than boys to achieve the…

Health Education, Popular

6 Must-Read Quotes from President Bill Clinton’s #PHASummit Speech

In May 2004, President Clinton, the Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association launched the…

Healthy Schools

The Power of Students and Teachers Working Together for School Health

We’ve all had that one teacher who we will never forget, who opened the world for us through experience and…

Health Education, Policy, Popular

How to Harness the Power of the Private Sector for Health

This post was authored by Elyse Cohen, Senior Director of Health & Wellness Programs; Executive Director…

Nutrition, Policy

Letting the Data Speak for Itself: The Impact of Business Sector Partnerships on Children’s Health

In an era of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” it’s become increasingly difficult to separate our politics…

Healthy Schools, Physical Activity, Physical Education

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is the Perfect Time to Get Started with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program

In the classroom, teachers use test results to help students set appropriate improvement goals and to decide…

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