Texas Senate Bill 19 (SB 19) Results
November 18, 2009 | Story
Those polled were aware of physical activity requirements and that students were exceeding the minimum state physical activity requirements.
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New USDA School Meal Guidelines: Paving the Way for a Healthier Future for Millions of Children
January 24, 2012 | Commentary/Story
“These changes are badly needed. Although many schools have made significant improvements to their meal programs, we must ensure that all schools strive to provide more nutritious meals for students."
An Action Agenda for Schools and Communities to Fight Obesity
July 30, 2012 | Program Result Report
During 2006 to 2007, TV and radio host Tavis Smiley convened town hall meetings in four U.S. cities to raise awareness of childhood obesity. A key organization in each city then worked to spur state and local efforts to address the growing problem.
Program Practices and Demographic Factors Associated with Federal Funding for the Safe Routes to School Program in the United States
January 1, 2012 | Journal Article
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program provided $612 million to implement programs encouraging healthy opportunities to travel to school. This article examines the implementation of the program among states.
Impact of a Pilot Walking School Bus Intervention on Children's Pedestrian Safety Behaviors
January 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines the impact of walking school buses (WSB) on pedestrian safety behaviors (PSB). Using a randomized controlled trial, this pilot study tested the feasibility of a research protocol measuring children's pedestrian safety behaviors.
Hispanic Maternal and Children's Perceptions of Neighborhood Safety Related to Walking and Cycling
January 1, 2012 | Journal Article
In a small study of the safety perceptions of inner-city Hispanic mothers and their children, mothers consistently rated their neighborhoods as less safe than their children and these maternal perceptions somewhat predicted the physical activity level of their children.
Implementing Wellness Policy Requirements
July 1, 2012 | Toolkit
Is your district or school preparing to implement the wellness policy requirements of the 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act? This resource, developed by The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program, will serve as a guide as you ...
Healthy and Delicious Salad Dressings for Schools
July 1, 2012 | Toolkit
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is pleased to share this collection of school-made salad dressing recipes. The contributors of the recipes represent many individuals and groups with an interest in providing healthier meals to children, inclu ...
Three Programs Win Competition Prizes for Innovation in Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Schools
June 15, 2012 | News Release
The global, open-source idea competition challenged teachers, principals, parents, students and other innovators to share solutions that integrate the teaching of empathy in schools.
Playworks Implementation in Eight Bay Area Elementary Schools
December 14, 2010 | Report/Evaluation
This study examines the initial implementation of Playworks in six San Francisco and Silicon Valley schools, and measures the effectiveness of the programs in two schools with already established Playworks programs.