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ESSA, Healthy Schools, Policy

How Can the 'Every Student Succeeds Act' Support Healthy School and Out-of-School Time Environments?

We all agree that we want students to be healthy, and that we want school and out-of-school time environments…

Healthy Schools, Nutrition Services, Policy

National Survey Finds School Nutrition Standards Are Working

A new report from the Kid’s Safe and Healthful Foods Project, a joint initiative of the Pew Charitable Trusts…

Fitness Break, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity

Fight the Winter Blues: Stay Active at Home and School

The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting cooler, but ‒ tempting as it may be ‒ that doesn…

America's Healthiest Schools, Family Engagement, Health Education, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity

Meet Joel, one of our #HealthHeroes

Meet Joel. He’s an ESL Kindergarten Teacher on the South Side of Chicago. He uses characters like Señor…

Employee Wellness, Healthy Celebrations, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity, Physical Education, Popular, Recess

How to Host a Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate what we’re thankful for each year. While holiday celebrations can be…

Breakfast & Lunch, Healthy Schools, Nutrition, Nutrition Services, Smart Food Planner

It's National School Lunch Week: Give your School Nutrition Program a Boost with our Helpful Tips

Since 1962, National School Lunch Week has celebrated the benefits of the National School Lunch Program and…

Celebrations, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity

4 Tips from School Leaders: How to Make Every Day a Walk to School Day

On October 5, 2016, thousands of students, teachers, parents and community members will participate in the 20…

Healthy Schools, Policy

New School Year, New Guidance: Let the Healthy Schools Program be your Guide to Updating your Wellness Policy

School and district wellness policies are the cornerstone for all school health-related initiatives. From…

Breakfast & Lunch, Healthy Celebrations, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Healthy Schools, Nutrition, Out-of-school time

Not just a learning environment, a living environment

Seat Pleasant Activity Center is the hub of its community. It’s the place kids go when they are not at home…

Healthy Celebrations, Healthy Schools, Nutrition Services, Physical Education, Recess

Demystifying the 6-Step Process: Step 4 - Explore Resources

Though I am not a health expert, I understand how to help my school community work together to become…

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