Health
Learn more about how the physical well-being of students and staff impact schools
Student Well-Being
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Test Your Knowledge: The Role of Physical Activity in Schools
Regular movement boosts student focus, cognitive skills, and academic success. Test your knowledge of physical activity in schools.
Student Well-Being
As Measles Outbreak Grows, See How Your State's Vaccination Rate Stacks Up
Outbreaks of once-eradicated diseases, like measles, are becoming more common and severe as childhood vaccination rates decline.
Student Well-Being
What to Expect From Students After the Start of Daylight Saving Time
Countless students arrive at school sleep-deprived. Health experts say daylight saving time adds to the problem.
Student Well-Being
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Activate the Classroom: Tips for Incorporating Movement (DOWNLOADABLE)
Integrating movement into the classroom boosts learning, focus, and well being. Thry these strategies to get students active and engaged.
Student Well-Being
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Students Who Move More, Learn More (DOWNLOADABLE)
Schools and families can boost student success by reducing screen time and promoting movement throughout the day. This is what a physically active student may look like.
School & District Management
Some School Staff Might Need a Measles Booster. Here Is Who's Affected
Some educators could have received their measles shots during a five-year span when an ineffective version was given.
Student Well-Being
Measles Is on the Rise as Vaccinations Drop. Where Does That Leave Schools?
With an outbreak in West Texas, are the conditions ripe for more measles outbreaks elsewhere?
Student Well-Being
Schools Close as Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses Spike
Some schools are temporarily closing to stop the spread of infection—or because too many staff are sick.
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Student Well-Being
From Our Research Center
Are Students Vaping More? Educators Think So
Teachers, principals, and district leaders are reporting an increase despite previous federal data showing teen vaping is declining.
Student Well-Being
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Teachers, Try This: Combine Movement and Academics in the Classroom
A P.E. teacher shares some ideas for incorporating movement into the classroom for greater student engagement and more effective lessons.
Student Well-Being
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Get Active: Creative Ways to Integrate Movement and Learning
In this solutions-focused visual series, educators share their ideas for incorporating movement across grade levels and subject matter.
Student Well-Being
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This School Keeps Kids Moving All Day. See How It Works
Inside a school where movement is woven into academics throughout the day.
Teaching Profession
Why Stressed-Out Teachers Should Heed New Health Warnings About Alcohol
Teachers are at particular risk for misusing alcohol. Here's what you should know
