A new brief commissioned by Kaiser Permanente examines how healthy schools may help address racial inequities across five key areas: health systems, public education, juvenile justice, environmental conditions, and family income. For each area, the brief reviews related racial inequities…
A new brief commissioned by Kaiser Permanente that highlights the relationship between education and health, and outlines how healthy schools can address six common education inequities.
FutureEd explains what the new congressional covid funding means for K-12 schools
Barclay Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland recognizes the importance of promoting self-calming practices to support student resilience. The school recently embarked on an innovative initiative to establish “quiet corners” in classrooms. These safe spaces allow students to engage in healthy…
A conversation with expert Laurie Stradley, chief program officer at Alliance for a Healthier Generation, about the Social Drivers of Health chapter of the Planning for the Next Normal at School Playbook. Laurie walks us through the five starter plays…
Read about Kaiser Permanente's actions to address systemic racism and lack of economic opportunities that prevent communities of color from achieving total health.
The CDC explains how inequities contribute to health outcomes including chronic diseases, obesity, oral health, and tobacco use.
Water Works provides easy to use resources to encourage water intake in schools, including a list of free activities, lesson plans, and curricula for a range of grade levels
A locator to find your local Community Action Agency (CAA). CAAs support low-income families with housing costs and other social supports. Community Action Partnership, the sponsor of this locator tool, is an organization that provides technical assistance, training, and other…
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) works with states, districts and schools nationwide to ensure social and emotional learning is a priority in every school. Explore their school and district resource centers.
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