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Healthy schools start here! We share evidence-based tools and resources to help you create a healthy, thriving school.

Learn more at healthiergeneration.org
In Hoover, AL, a simple yet powerful idea guides Shades Mountain Elementary’s approach to health: when adults take care of themselves, the entire school community benefits. #HealthiestSchools #SchoolHealth bit.ly/4qWe3GV
Engaging Staff, Supporting Families: How Shades Mountain Elementary in Alabama is Building a Culture of Health | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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January 23, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Our 2026 award application is open!

Is your school one of America's #HealthiestSchools? Complete your application by April 14 for a chance to earn this national distinction!

Learn more: bit.ly/3w227cg

#SchoolHealth #HealthySchools #K12Education
January 20, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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As educators, we often discuss how to “make thinking visible.” But making *feeling* visible is equally important. 🧡

Here are 3 ways to do it:

#SEL #EduSky
3 Easy Ways to Make Feelings Visible in the Classroom
Teachers can use these strategies for promoting emotional literacy to help students develop self-regulation and motivation for learning.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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We’re facing a severe blood shortage — our national blood supply has fallen by 35% over the past month.

We're in urgent need of donors to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood. Make an appointment to donate blood: https://rdcrss.org/3NvIaX4
January 20, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Movement isn’t just a break from learning – it provides a neurological boost!

Learn more about @walkingclassroom.bsky.social and the ways the program supports differentiated learning, information retention, & more! 👇

#SchoolHealth #WalkListenLearn #ActiveSchools

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Walk, Listen, Learn: Creating Environments that Support Gifted, Neurodivergent, and Twice Exceptional Students
Expand access to learning through movement and audio with The Walking Classroom. How can learning environments adapt to the needs of all students? This question was at the center of a recent live webi...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The 2026 America’s #HealthiestSchools award application is now open! ⭐ Your school can apply in up to nine #SchoolHealth topic areas, including #PhysicalEducation, Staff Well-Being, Family Engagement, and more!

Applications are due April 14!

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January 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM
On the blog: find out how Shades Mountain Elementary, one of America’s #HealthiestSchools, is proactively engaging staff, families, and community partners to foster a school-wide culture of wellness. bit.ly/4qWe3GV

#SchoolHealth #HealthySchools #K12
Engaging Staff, Supporting Families: How Shades Mountain Elementary in Alabama is Building a Culture of Health | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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January 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Healthier Generation is committed to supporting children's health through evidence-based, science-informed public health practices. We continue to align our recommendations w/ @ameracadpeds.bsky.social Childhood Immunization Schedule.

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Healthier Generation Statement on Federal Childhood Immunization Guidance | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Healthier Generation is committed to supporting the health and well-being of children and families through evidence-based, science-informed public health practices.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Join us on Jan 14 to learn ways your school can support staff well-being to reduce turnover and boost student success! You’ll hear from @childtrends.bsky.social and @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social, plus get tips from America's #HealthiestSchools!

Learn more: bit.ly/4p2Rdf4
January 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
On the blog: #SchoolHealth leaders from across the country share the things they're prioritizing to create a healthy, thriving school community. 👇

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Transforming Healthy Schools into Thriving Communities | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Since 2013, Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools have employed a multitude of strategies with schools and districts from across the country to advance health and ...
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January 7, 2026 at 8:48 PM
January is the perfect time to re-establish your #FamilyEngagement goals and strategies. Get started with these tips and resources! bit.ly/3SxPNfp

#SchoolHealth #HealthySchools #K12 #EduSky
Tips to Build Strong Caregiver-Teacher Relationships | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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January 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The Healthier Generation Action Center can help you make sustainable healthy changes at your school in 2026! bit.ly/4kIe3GE

#SchoolHealth #HealthySchools
3 Ways the Action Center Can Help You Build a Healthier School | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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January 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
As we gather to celebrate with loved ones, it’s important to remember that we’re all human – and that it’s natural to feel a range of emotions. Try our favorite tips for managing stress, cultivating connection, and showing gratitude this holiday season. 👇 www.healthiergeneration.org/articles/thr...
Thriving Through the Holidays: Tips to Spread Joy and Connection | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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December 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Need some recipe inspiration this holiday season? Explore our "Intergenerational Cookbook," which features a mosaic of stories, traditions, and recipes lovingly gathered from both youth and older adults. 🍽️💕 www.healthiergeneration.org/articles/fro...
December 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Students at Hillsborough County Public Schools are taking the lead to shape the future of #SchoolHealth! bit.ly/46nRO40 @healthiergen.bsky.social

#YouthVoice #StudentLeadership #HealthySchools
Hillsborough Schools Aim to Become Healthiest in the Nation | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Students, staff, and community members are promoting a school-wide culture of health and well-being at Lugoff Elementary in Kershaw County, South Carolina. See what makes Lugoff one of America's #HealthiestSchools! youtu.be/m-71iZzY_7g?...

#SchoolHealth #PhysicalEducation #HealthySchools #K12
America's Healthiest Schools: Lugoff Elementary School
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December 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We're working at the intersection of health and education systems to advance health equity and learning through evidence-based policy and practice change. To date, our work has helped 58,000 schools, districts, and out-of-school-time sites. Learn more: bit.ly/4prA1B3

#EduSky #K12 #SchoolHealth
December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Join us on Wednesday, January 14 for a conversation with #SchoolHealth leaders from America's #HealthiestSchools alongside staff wellness experts from @childtrends.bsky.social and @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4p2Rdf4

#HealthySchools #StaffWellbeing #K12
December 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Try these strategies to help prevent the spread of contagious illnesses, like the #Flu, at your school this winter. 👇 bit.ly/43IseXw

#HealthySchools #SchoolHealth #SchoolNurse
Ask a School Nurse: How to Protect Kids from Infectious Diseases | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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December 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The #HealthiestSchools award application is opening soon! Get a head start by downloading our 2026 Award Guide from the Healthier Generation Action Center. Inside, you'll find info on award criteria, plus tips for preparing evidence & writing strong responses! bit.ly/3XFzH5q

#SchoolHealth #K12
December 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
11+ resources to share with schools and families to support #FoodAccess in your community. 👇 bit.ly/49DV91S
Resources to Support Food Access in Schools and Communities | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Feeling a little extra stressed this time of year? Try these 5 psychology-backed well-being tips: bit.ly/4s6Zh1t ❤️ #SelfCare #KohlsHealthyAtHome
December 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We're proud to share our 2025 Impact Report, "A Generation of Progress: Celebrating 20 Years." This report highlights two decades of partnerships ensuring every child grows up healthy and ready to succeed. Join us in celebrating our impact in school communities nationwide! bit.ly/4prA1B3
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
✨NEW WEBINAR✨ Join us on Wednesday, December 10 for a conversation with leaders from America's #HealthiestSchools to learn the strategies they're implementing to strengthen #FoodAccess and student nutrition in their school communities: bit.ly/4oUvgQm

#SchoolHealth #SchoolMeals #HealthySchools
December 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Want to get a head start on your America's #HealthiestSchools award application? Download our 2026 Award Guide from the Healthier Generation Action Center for insight into award criteria, plus tips for preparing evidence and writing strong responses! bit.ly/3XFzH5q

#HealthySchools #K12 #EduSky
December 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM