School Policies and Practices to Improve Health and Prevent Obesity
July 19, 2012 | Report
National Secondary School Survey Results
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School Policies and Practices to Improve Health and Prevent Obesity
July 1, 2012 | Report
A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Bridging the Gap program shows that the nation’s public secondary schools are making some progress to offer students healthier foods and beverages, but most students can still buy sugary drinks and ...
Evaluation of the Healthy Schools Program
March 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study evaluates interim progress in schools receiving hands-on training from the Healthy Schools Program, the nation's largest school-based program aimed at preventing childhood obesity.
Integrated Schools, Segregated Curriculum
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article presents an investigation of how within-school segregation affected the behavior and educational aspirations of 7th through 12th grade students.
What is the Role of Public Schools in Helping Children Succeed in and Out of School?
March 1, 2002 | Program Results Report
The National Association of State Boards of Education studied the roles and responsibilities of public schools in addressing health and related social problems confronting today's children and youth.
School Districts Respond to New Regulations - Report Changes in Substance Abuse Prevention Programs for Students
February 26, 2007 | Program Results Report
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill analyzed the impact of the 1998 revisions to the federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools Act on substance abuse prevention programs administered by 104 local school districts in 11 states.
Back to School: Keeping Chicago School Kids Safe
September 27, 2013 | New Public Health Post
In an effort to reduce the deaths and harassment that some Chicago kids faced on their way to and from school, the city has enhanced a program called “Safe Passage,” which trains city workers to help children get to school safely.
Serving Healthy School Meals
September 1, 2013 | Report
This report presents findings about when school districts expect to be able to meet the updated nutrition standards for school meals, challenges they face in doing so, and how they are meeting those challenges.
Withholding Recess From Elementary School Students
August 1, 2013 | Journal Article
In this study, strong school district policy was associated with increased odds of not withholding students from recess for poor behavior or completing schoolwork.
Classroom Parties in United States Elementary Schools
July 1, 2013 | Journal Article
U.S. public elementary school classroom birthday and holiday party policies at the school, district, and state level were examined in this study.