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June 24, 2010 | Program Result
Researchers at Harvard University examined decisions made by middle and high school officials to continue or drop their D.A.R.E. programs in the face of evidence that D.A.R.E. did not reduce drug use.
February 22, 2010 | Story
"I saw a lot of excitement in the kids who were part of Walking Wednesdays," said Diana Straughan. "Often, their parents were with them and it created a fellowship."
January 26, 2010 | Story
The study did not reveal a substantial increase in very active children in renovated playgrounds. Instead, Brink says, "what we saw was a major reduction in sedentary behavior and a substantial increase in moderate behavior."
March 25, 2009 | Book
The implementation of federally mandated Local Wellness Policies had a minimal impact, according to a study of 45 rural Colorado school districts. After implementation, there was no change in the time spent in physical education and recess, nor in the policies supporting student participation in those activities.