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Transforming School Health Environments

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Developing Healthy, Successful Urban Students Through School District Infrastructure

This impact paper from the Urban School Wellness Coalition was created to help urban district leaders understand how to best model and progress their infrastructure using the Whole School, Whole Child model for health and academic success.

Action for Healthy Kids and National PTA Launch Parents for Healthy Kids Initiative

Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) and National PTA have teamed up to support parents in creating healthier schools through a new initiative, Parents for Healthy Kids.

Action for Healthy Kids® and GoGo squeeZ® Provide Game On Grants to 50 Schools for 2017-2018 School Year

AFHK announces the 50 recipients of Game On grants for the 2017-2018 school year with funding provided by GoGo squeeZ®.

Action for Healthy Kids® and CSX Provide Grants to 300 Schools for 2017-2018 School Year

AFHK announces the 300 recipients of School Grants for Healthy Kids for the 2017-2018 school year, provided through funding from CSX Transportation.

School Impact Report: Physical Activity and Nutrition

Read our latest report on how our Game On grants have impacted physical activity and student performance in schools.

Parents Struggle to Keep the Junk Food out of Little Mouths

AFHK offers tips for healthy eating in USA Today.

2015-2016 Annual Report Card

Learn more about our impact during the 2015-2016 school year.

Action for Healthy Kids Gives Thanks for School Health Champions, Announces 2016 Healthy School Hero Award Winners

AFHK announces the 2016 Healthy School Hero Award winners, recognized for their work to improve health, nutrition and physical activity among students nationwide during the 2015-2016 school year.

Action for Healthy Kids®, National PTA and ALDI Team Up to Empower Parents and Support Healthy School Environments

AFHK and National PTA have teamed up to support schools in creating healthier environments and help children and families develop healthy lifestyles.

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