The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

Join the discussion on issues impacting the Latino community at ’s Issue Summit taking place in Washington, D.C. on 5/7-8. Our director, Dr. Olga Price, will be presenting. Register today at https://bit.ly/3whWLgF See you there!

Today marks 10 years since 20 students and 6 educators were killed in a senseless act of gun violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We honor the lives lost & recognize all of those taking meaningful action to foster school environments where students feel safe.

Did you know only 58% of children received a flu vaccine last year? Learn from what schools can do to promote flu vaccinations and slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.
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On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we remember that the U.S. every student (3-21) has a right to free and appropriate public school education. Students with disabilities often feel isolated and left behind their peers. Building a school that supports the needs of all students is much more effective then creating separate programs for students with disabilities that ostracizes them. Today and all days we remember that all students means all students.

Stronger student transportation polices can promote more equitable access to schools across a city or state by providing students access to better educational opportunities. Explore this week’s resources for policies and best practices to promote equitable, reliable, affordable and accessible student transportation to school.
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Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. It impacts our emotional, psychological and social well-being. As such an integral part of our lives, protecting and promoting mental health is vital for all.

Schools can play an important role in supporting students grieving by being compassionate, open-ended, direct and evolving.

Grief is the experience of and reaction to any loss - not just due to death. Grief is always a multi-faceted, time- varying response that contains physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, spiritual, and philosophical components. These components are often experienced in “waves” across the grief process.

There are more than 2.1 million American Indiana and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth living in the U.S. today. Due to a legacy of discrimination and oppression within the United States, these youth suffer from high rates of poverty, violent victimization, substance abuse, historical trauma and lack of access to health insurance and health care.

This Thanksgiving weekend, we take the time to acknowledge, recognize and honor our nation’s Indigenous history, tradition, and communities and make a commitment to enhance cultural competence in our work to promote the health of AI/AN youth.

Explore our weekly Insider for resources and best practices on how school health partners and educators can include Native voices and support the well-being Indigenous youth: conta.cc/3GDHSYQ

Giving gratitude and thanks can do wonders for your mental health. Happy thanksgiving from us to you!!

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s important to remember that 15% of children across the country live in a food-insecure household. This means over 6 million children have unreliable access to a sufficient amount of affordable, nutritious food.

As a result of these staggering numbers, school meals are often the only source of reliable food for many students. In-school access to healthy, nutritious meals has also been shown to increase attendance, health and educational outcomes for youth and can help them students their full potential.

Check out our Weekly Insider to learn about the importance of comprehensive, nutritious school meal programs and learn how schools can implement, expand, and assess participation in universal free meal programs.

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Did you know that 8% of children in the U.S. will experience the loss of a parent or sibling by the time they turn 18? As we recognize Children’s Grief Awareness Day, we commit ourselves to being there for grieving students today and everyday.

70% of teachers have at least one student in their class who has lost a guardian, sibling or close friend in the past year. These students often feel alone, isolated and misunderstood which can lead to negative impacts on a youth’s mental and physical health. Because of this, school-based supports are vital when a student loses a loved one.

National Alliance for Children’s Grief (TAG ) developed a series of school toolkits for administrators and educators to learn how to talk to and support grieving youth. These tips can help school partners become empathetic and understanding supporters to students who are grieving. Explore the guides here👉 https://tinyurl.com/3sd6y477