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Books That Look Like Me: Using Literature to Foster Students’ Self-Worth
An SEL-based literature program at Malley Drive Elementary School has helped students see themselves—and each other.
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Developing Pottstown’s Palates with Virtual Cooking Classes
Thanks to a school grant, Lincoln Elementary in PA engaged families in preparing and tasting new, healthy foods with a virtual cooking class.
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At-home Movement Kits Keep Kids Active During Pandemic
Thanks to district wellness staff (and a lot of elbow grease!), kids in Jeffco Public Schools received over 2,900 at-home physical activity kits to keep moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Daily Social-Emotional Health Program Dramatically Reduces Depression & Anxiety in Students
A Denver public school’s daily social-emotional health program and Mind & Body Room are part of a robust transformation that has helped decrease students’ behavioral incidents and depression and anxiety.
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Weekly Lessons and Local Foods Support Nutrition Education
Using local farms and a nutrition grant from AFHK, Wiggins Elementary School is teaching kids where healthy food comes from one snack at a time.
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5 Ways to Build a Successful School Health Team
Learn five ways to make your school health team successful at achieving school wellness goals.
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Pandemic Inspires PE Teacher to Get Creative
Meet Justin Novosel, a PE teacher whose creativity throughout the pandemic has inspired kids’ enthusiasm for physical activity.
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Culturally Relevant Cooking Classes Inspire Kids’ Creativity
The COVID-19 pandemic caused PS 17’s Wellness Council to change course, but the new online cooking classes helped kids get accustomed to trying new, healthy foods that they created.
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School Fitness Club Trains Students for Success In and Out of the Classroom
Thanks to participation in their school’s Fitness Club, a Florida mom noticed her kids develop new confidence, focus, and positivity.
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