What's New in School Health
This section contains information about school health data, resources and information.
November 2009
New Funding Opportunity with the Health Impact Project -- The Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts, is a national initiative promoting the use of health impact assessments (HIAs) as a decision-making tool for policymakers. HIAs are a flexible, data-driven approach that identifies the health consequences of new policies, and develops practical strategies to enhance their health benefits and minimize adverse effects. The project is now accepting applications for up to 15 demonstrations at the local, state or tribal level. Grants will range from $25,000-$150,000 each. To apply online, visit www.healthimpactproject.org.
A free webinar for educators on Nov. 17 about “Helping Kids Understand Viruses and Vaccinations with Sid the Science Kid.” Webinar participants will learn strategies and resources they can immediately use in the classroom to teach students about the critical topic of viruses, how vaccinations work if their families choose to get them, and how to stay healthy. For more information, go to www.pbs.org/teachers/webinar.
October 2009
The Directors of Health Promotion and Education are giving School Employee Wellness Awards to recognize districts that demonstrate commitment to the health of their employees by implementing school employee wellness programs. Awardees will receive special recognition including a grant of up to $1000 to be reinvested in their employee wellness programs. To apply or to learn more about school employee wellness programs, visit www.schoolempwell.org. Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2009.
The National Association of School Nurses teamed up with a pharmaceutical company to create
Smart Moves, Smart Choices. This program features a free, four-part video series about prescription medication abuse, and is accompanied by science and language arts curricula.
September 2009
Get the word out to get outside:Worldwide Day of Play is scheduled for Saturday,
September 26. It an entire day dedicated to the celebration of healthy and active play! Nickelodeon will turn off all programming and go dark for 3 hours to encourage kids and their families to turn off the TV, get up, get out, and go play!
Families play a role in drug-free kids: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University’s
Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children is a national movement launched in 2001 that promotes the parental engagement fostered during frequent family dinners as a simple, effective way to prevent substance abuse in kids.
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