Action for Healthy Kids Reports

Support and buy-in from school leaders - superintendents, principals and administrators - is crucial for school wellness initiatives to successfully infiltrate the school culture and bring about lasting change. Engaging school leaders, however, presents a hefty challenge for advocates as these key players already have full agendas and competing priorities. This Action for Healthy Kids report coveys the stories of three Action for Healthy Kids Teams that strategized and creatively devised ways to not only get the issue on the 'radar screens' of school leaders, but to propel their school wellness initiatives to the top of their to-do lists.   Download Full Report [color]

Working to improve nutrition and physical activity in schools, it is not uncommon that advocacy groups and community organizations neglect to account for the opinions and guidance of those people most affected by the movement – the students. This report demonstrates that, given the opportunity, students sincerely want to take responsibility for developing and implementing healthy eating and physical activity solutions in their schools – that because of their unmatchable energy, dedication, creativity and knowledge, students are essential collaborators for programs and initiatives that find long-term success.   Download Full Report [color]

Action for Healthy Kids has always operated according to the principle that impacting schools' approaches to nutrition and physical activity requires many participants – perhaps none more important than parents. This field report showcases how two of our Teams have actively engaged parents with targeted programming and how they have measured their success.   Download Full Report [color]