Safe, Walkable Communities Are Healthier Communities
March 22, 2018
Walking and biking are healthy ways to get to and from school. Check out these helpful resources from the Safe Routes to School National Partnership that work to increase awareness and engagement for parents, school leaders and school administrators.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Receives $3.1 Million Grant for Healthy Schools Program from Kaiser Permanente
February 13, 2018
“Healthy kids are better learners,” said Loel Solomon, vice president of Community Health for Kaiser Permanente. “By expanding our partnership with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation we will help more of our schools make powerful, sustainable changes, resulting in a healthier school staff, and healthier students ready to learn."
Recognizing America’s Healthiest Schools
October 17, 2017
Kaiser Permanente partners with The Alliance for a Healthier Generation to honor schools that promote…
Kaiser Permanente and LAEP Support School Teachers and Staff
October 13, 2017
Resilience in School Environments (RISE) Builds on Thriving Schools Initiative, Focusing on K-12 Student and…
Resources on the Importance of Safe Drinking Water in Schools
September 28, 2017
New resources are available to help spread the important message that accessible drinking water in schools is vital. Check out these flyers produced by the National Drinking Water Alliance.
Join the 2017 America’s #HealthiestSchools Campaign
August 8, 2017
Every child deserves a healthy school. To reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity and empower kids to develop lifelong healthy habits, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation launched its 2017 America’s #HealthiestSchools campaign. Learn more.
National Collaborative on Education and Health
August 2, 2017
Health and education systems are inextricably linked. Learn about the National Collaborative on Education and Health steering committee's priorities for the National Collaborative’s work.
Addressing Health Equity and Childhood Obesity
July 7, 2017
Despite signs of progress, disparities in obesity rates persist. Over the last 3 decades, obesity rates doubled for adults and preschool children, and tripled for school-age children and adolescents. Check out a quick summary of the 9th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference.