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Healthy Schools Program

Research suggests that a healthier school environment can result in greater academic achievement and healthier lives for students and school staff. Healthy students are better able to concentrate on their work, attend school on a regular basis and perform better in class.

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation knows schools are powerful places to not only teach young people the academic skills they need to succeed, but also healthy habits for life. This is why the Alliance launched its Healthy Schools Program in February 2006 with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Now supporting more than 6,000 schools across the U.S., the Healthy Schools Program takes a comprehensive approach to helping schools create healthier environments by working with them improve access to healthier foods; increase physical activity opportunities before, during and after school; enhance nutrition education; and establish school employee wellness programs.

Benefits include:

• Free Support and Tools offering best practices for increased physical activity and healthier eating and free online presentations/phone conferences on a wealth of school health topics.
• An Extensive Resource Database that includes quality resources and grant opportunities to assist in implementing healthy changes at school.
• Electronic Newsletters containing school success stories about healthy eating, physical activity and staff wellness.

Any school in the United States can enroll in the Healthy Schools Program at no cost at HealthierGeneration.org and receive free assistance and support in creating a healthier environment.

Additionally, any individual (for example, parent, student, or community member) who cares about helping a school in his or her community become a healthier place may join the Healthy Schools Network at HealthierGeneration.org for immediate access to tips and tools to support a healthier school.