It's #NationalSchoolLunchWeek—How long is your child's #lunchtime? Many schools & districts offer lunch breaks that are too short for kids to not only eat all their food, but have time to rest, refocus, & re-energize. These FL parents are taking action: bit.ly/2EkT1is

Education Week: The teen brain—how schools can help students manage their emotions and make better decisions. edweek.org/ew/articles/20…

The 2018 US Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth revealed an overall D- grade, which means our kids are not getting nearly enough #physicalactivity. But grade improvements in a few categories show positive signs, esp. around opportunities. bit.ly/2P68dB4

Join @Springboard2AS tomorrow at 3 pm - 4 pm EST for a free webinar on Addressing Physical Activity in Youth. Learn more about promoting active school environments by turning evidence into practice. Register at bit.ly/2m87YZr.

New infographic from AFT and FUTURES offers specific strategies for #traumainformed schools: bit.ly/2Pa5mXQ

Why are #HealthyHoliday celebrations so important for kids and parents alike? Find out with Center for Science in the Public Interest and MomsRising at a special holiday #FoodFri Tweet chat on 10/26 at 1p.m. EST!

A new report from Child Trends finds that students, educators, and state policymakers agree that supporting emotional and mental health is a critical but overlooked part of building #healthyschools. #k12 childtrends.org/publications/c…

Regular anxiety becomes a disorder when young people have out-of-proportion responses to things most of us cope with easily. Check out the 2018 Children’s Mental Health Report on Understanding Anxiety in Children and Teens. ow.ly/D3m130mqBSn

Looking for ways to energize employees and create a healthier, happier school environment? Check out our new school employee wellness guide: tinyurl.com/y8n6uvst

Did you know that school employee wellness programs can increase employee productivity and performance? Check out our new guide to help you implement an initiative in your district or school: tinyurl.com/y8n6uvst

Add #ClassroomPhysicalActivity to your local school wellness policy. New resources from @CDCChronic and @Springboard2AS can show you how. bit.ly/2D4po2M

Race-, gender-based bullying does more harm than normal bullying upi.com/6854444t #stopbullying365

Register for this exciting upcoming webinar from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and U.S. EPA on November 29, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST-- Examining the Evidence: How School Buildings Influence Student Health, Thinking and Performance. tinyurl.com/yaoa6tnl

Kids who don’t get enough sleep are at higher risk for obesity, poor school performance, decreased physical activity, etc. Join us, Alliance for a Healthier Generation & Sleep Number to help kids Sleep Smarter & Perform Better: HealthierGeneration.org/SmarterSleep | #SmarterSleep

Save the date for an Afterschool Alliance webinar on Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time: Foundations and Futures on December 5th at 3pm afterschoolalliance.org/webinars.cfm?I…

The lastest NASN Weekly Digest showcases the impact of school nursing, flu and infection prevention resources, NASN publications and webinars, Membership Minute videos, and new physical activity guidelines, NASN2019 e-Poster abstracts deadline, and more! conta.cc/2QKasuS

Listen to CHHCS Director, Dr. Acosta Price and Bainum Family Fdn's Senior Director of Evaluation, Dr. Sachdev, speak about partnering to advance school-based mental health services in D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8: ow.ly/iIUh30mOGEc

Studies show the youngest kids in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD bit.ly/2K3djfy ,citing 2016 NSCH data that 9.4% of children are diagnosed with ADHD. View NEW 2016-17 NSCH data here: bit.ly/2DCJ9jg. NSCH funded and directed by HRSA

Chronic absenteeism is a proven early warning sign of academic risk + school dropout. Unpacking the health-related reasons that students miss school is critical for improving attendance. Find out more: hereandhealthy.org. #SchoolEveryDay #HereandHealthy

Not feeling safe or connected at school can lead to a significant number of student absences. Focusing on students’ social emotional wellness + the school’s climate/culture can turn chronic absence around. Find out more: hereandhealthy.org. #SchoolEveryDay #HereandHealthy