Thriving Schools Expands Social and Emotional Health Resources through Resilience in School Environments
December 12, 2019
A Message from Annie Reed, National Director of Thriving Schools:
It is with great excitement that we, at Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools, are announcing today some exciting developments that will deepen our ability to serve the social and emotional health of school communities.
And the Winner Is…
September 24, 2019
Twenty-three Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools earned a spot on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s…
Feeling “Ghosted” No More
August 26, 2019
New educational theatre production helps bring mental health challenges that many young people deal with out into the open.
Tackling Root Causes of Childhood Obesity
July 31, 2019
Earlier this month, the Childhood Obesity Conference held its 10th biennial convening in Anaheim, California, bringing together nearly 2,000 researchers, public health professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the country to share the latest learnings and opportunities for championing solutions.
Pediatricians Tackle Chronic Absenteeism
July 2, 2019
Health care groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics are strengthening the conversation around education and health by recommending that pediatricians routinely ask parents about their child’s school attendance and how many days they may have missed school in the past month.
Building a Resilient School Environment
January 22, 2019
McFadden Intermediate School in Santa Ana, California, has been part of a 2-year program focused on building a resilient school environment for students and staff at its campus. RISE — short for Resilience In Schools Environments — implements policies, practices and trainings to help the school students and staff adapt to and deal with challenges, trauma and emotionally charged experiences.
Health Resources to Create a Schoolwide Culture of Wellness
August 31, 2018
To support that idea of creating a culture of wellness, Kaiser Permanente partner School-Based Health Alliance fashioned an innovative resource to guide health advocates as they create, implement and sustain schoolwide wellness efforts.
Student Youth Councils Empower Students to Use Their Voice
August 9, 2018
“I think that when young people are involved in current, real-world situations, it enables us to passionately interact with the world and create a better future,” said Vanessa, a high school senior and Student Youth Advisory Council member.