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November 7, 2012 | Program Result
The Healthy Schools Program provides technical assistance to help schools engage administrators, teachers, parents and vendors in increasing access to physical activity and healthier foods for students and staff.
February 1, 2012 | Story
A joint use agreement is “a formal agreement between two separate government entities—often a school and a city or county—setting forth the terms and conditions for shared use of public property or facilities. For example, city governments can contr ...
June 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
How Are Schools Implementing the Congressional Mandate?
June 13, 2011 | Story
President Bill Clinton announced RWJF grant renewal, honored 275 high-performing schools at the Healthy Schools Forum.
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In this first-ever analysis of which school policies regarding childhood obesity have been enacted at the state level, the data reveal states are more likely to have adopted guidelines regarding food and nutrition than guidelines regarding physical activity or weight assessment.
September 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Schools initiating BMI-measurement programs should adhere to safeguards to minimize potential harms and maximize benefits, establish a safe and supportive environment for students of all body sizes, and implement science-based strategies to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
March 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article provides an overview of efforts in schools to address childhood obesity. Schools have begun to strengthen their food and physical activity policies, but stronger policies are needed to limit children's exposure to unhealthy foods and to increase their physical activity.
August 25, 2009 | Story
Districts that did include references to funding were weak and only suggested, but did not require, funds to be allocated.
July 1, 2009 | Evaluation
Assessing School District Strategies for Improving Children's Health 2006–07 and 2007–08.
January 1, 2009 | Toolkit
The guide offers the latest policy updates and recommendations about how to promote physical education and activity and healthy eating policies in schools.