The Healthy Schools Program is one of RWJF's biggest investments in efforts to prevent childhood obesity. This year, the program's annual forum showed that schools are making changes and the program is having a positive impact.
President Bill Clinton, co-founder of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, honored schools for becoming healthier places for students to learn and staff to work at the seventh annual Healthy Schools Program Forum in Little Rock, Ark. The Alliance also shared promising findings from an evaluation indicating that the Healthy Schools Program can help schools make substantial progress toward creating a healthier environment.
schools were honored by @HealthierGen at the 2012 Healthy Schools Program Forum
Cleminson Elementary in El Monte, Calif., received a Gold National Recognition Award, the highest level of recognition, at the 2012 Healthy Schools Program Forum. Watch the video to learn more!
An evaluation of the Healthy Schools Program found that schools that participated in more training and technical assistance made the most progress in implementing policies and programs that support healthy eating and regular physical activity among students. A sample of 21 schools also showed promising indications that when schools implement the program, students’ average body mass index, diet, and physical activity improve.
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Principal Jennifer Cedeno chalks up her students' attention spans—and their academic performance—to an innovative health and nutrition program.
Read MoreHealthy Schools Program evaluation shows promising results. Learn more!
The Healthy Schools Program works with more than 15,000 schools across the country, reaching more than 9 million students, as well as teachers and other school staff. Learn more about the program, including how to help your school join.
