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Unhealthy Foods and Beverages Widely Available and Physical Activity Options Lacking in U.S. Elementary Schools

June 8, 2010 | News Release

Comprehensive report examines policies and practices relevant to childhood obesity, including those required by the federal wellness policy mandate.

First-Of-Its-Kind Gallup Poll Links Recess To Academic Achievement

February 3, 2010 | News Release

Principals say recess has a positive impact on learning; students are more focused, listen better after recess.

Three Programs Win Competition Prizes for Innovation in Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Schools

June 15, 2012 | News Release

The global, open-source idea competition challenged teachers, principals, parents, students and other innovators to share solutions that integrate the teaching of empathy in schools.

Can a Game of Tag Help Combat Bullying?

April 17, 2012 | News Release

New Research from Mathematica and Stanford shows a healthy recess can reduce bullying, improve learning time.

Study Shows Overwhelming Parent Support for Healthier Schools

October 28, 2009 | News Release

Survey for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation finds most parents willing to help schools improve food offerings and increase physical activity.

Friends of the Children Founder Wins Purpose Prize

October 26, 2009 | News Release

Duncan Campbell, founder of Friends of the Children and RWJF grantee, was awarded a 2009 Purpose Prize today, which honors social entrepreneurs over 60 who are using their experience and passion to take on society's biggest challenges.

Healthy Schools Celebrated

August 6, 2009 | News Release/Video

Alliance for a Healthier Generation honors 114 schools for creating healthier environments for students and staff.

Americans Want Schools to Take Recess Seriously

December 9, 2008 | News Release

New poll reveals that parents see school playground as key to helping kids stay physically active, focused in the classroom.

School BMI Assessment Report Shows Arkansas Holding the Line on Childhood Obesity

September 10, 2006 | News Release

Recommended Reading Establishing a Baseline to Evaluate Act 1220 of 2003: An Act of the Arkansas General Assembly to Combat Childhood Obesity Year Two Evaluation: Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003 to Combat Childhood Obesity Arkansas Act 1220 Evaluation The ...

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