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Academic Achievement and Health
Do Healthy Kids Really Learn Better?
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Key Findings of the Report
• Health and education are linked
• Every health risk can affect academic success
• Interventions can narrow disparities
• Health interventions can improve learning and health
Research Review: School-based Health Interventions and Academic Achievement
Some Surprising Health Risks
• Drinking 2 or more soda pops per day
• Fewer than 8 hours of sleep at night
• Not eating breakfast
• Feeling unsafe at school
• Feeling depressed
Healthy Students Learn Better
Every Health Risk Makes a Difference
Race/Ethnicity and Achievement
Socioeconomic Status and Achievement
Key Areas of Health Interventions
Comprehensive Programs Are Better
Relationship of Resources and Reach
Fewer resources More resources
Universal reach Selective reach
Effective School-based Interventions
• Handwashing
• Cognitive/social skills
• Parent/teacher communication skills
• Increased physical activity
• School breakfast programs
• Chronic disease management
• School-based health centers
Coordinated School Health Approach
• Family and community involvement
• Healthy school environment
• Health education
• Physical education
• Staff wellness
• Nutrition services
• Health services
• Counseling, psychological and social services
Key Ingredients for Success
• Convene a school health advisory committee and designate school coordinators
• Conduct an assessment and review data
• Develop and implement a plan
• Evaluate results and continuously improve
• Create policies that support school health
• Identify sufficient resources to succeed
Schools Can Improve Health
• Health is important for achievement
• Low-income students and students of color may benefit most
• Research shows interventions can affect health and academics
• The Coordinated School Health approach ties with school improvement goals
Learn more at www.HealthySchoolsWA.org
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