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.
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.