Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Curious what it takes to become one of America's ? Every school community's journey is unique, but all share a commitment to health and well-being for all.

Murray Elementary School in Murray, KY earned All-Star recognition among America's Healthiest Schools in 2024 by strategically engaging families and leveraging community partnerships to promote student, staff, and family well-being.

Watch and learn more! 👇 https://youtu.be/qKY_dHwKsTQ

America's Healthiest Schools: At Murray Elementary, Family Engagement Sparks Lasting Change Murray Elementary School in Murray, Kentucky earned All-Star recognition among America's Healthiest Schools in 2024. Find out how this school is strategicall...

New Video: See how community collaboration is improving student health, well-being, and academic outcomes in rural North Carolina.

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WATCH: Building a Culture of Health at Bertie County Schools in North Carolina | Alliance for a Healthier Generation We work with schools, youth-serving organizations, and businesses to build healthier communities that support healthy kids

Some of our favorite children’s books that explore Juneteenth history, celebrate Black childhood, and spark conversations about creating more inclusive communities for all. 📚

Celebrating Juneteenth: Children’s Books on Freedom, History, and Joy | Alliance for a Healthier Generation We work with schools, youth-serving organizations, and businesses to build healthier communities that support healthy kids

Celebrate with a round of nature bingo! 🌸 🌿 🐛

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Although only 20% of teachers identify as people of color, these educators are disproportionately affected by burnout and attrition. Research shows that Black and Latino educators often shoulder additional responsibilities, such as translation duties, managing “difficult” students, or providing emotional support, on top of their regular workload. Often rooted in racialized assumptions, these expectations contribute to emotional strain and professional inequity.

Many educators of color also report feeling undervalued, overlooked for advancement, and subjected to microaggressions from colleagues and leaders.

On the blog: explore meaningful steps your school or district can take to reduce burnout among educators of color: https://bit.ly/4up8u4V

Advancing More Equitable Support Systems for Educators | Alliance for a Healthier Generation We work with schools, youth-serving organizations, and businesses to build healthier communities that support healthy kids

For educators and school staff, summer is an important season of rest and recuperation.

Whether you're an educator or school staff member yourself--or know someone who is--you can use or share these resources to reconnect with your strength, values, and purpose: https://bit.ly/3KKJ62M

4 Ways to Help Educators Pause and Reflect | Alliance for a Healthier Generation The first week of May marks the intersection of two very important events: Mental Health Awareness Month and Teacher Appreciation week. We know that across the nation, educators like you are experiencing unprecedented levels of work-related stress. During these times, it can feel nearly impossible t...

VIDEO: Learn how family and community partnerships drive Murray Elementary School's success in health.

https://youtu.be/qKY_dHwKsTQ

America's Healthiest Schools: At Murray Elementary, Family Engagement Sparks Lasting Change Murray Elementary School in Murray, Kentucky earned All-Star recognition among America's Healthiest Schools in 2024. Find out how this school is strategicall...

"I focus on giving students voice and choice. I survey them, talk with them about what they want to learn, and build units around their interests. That ownership helps them feel more engaged and confident." - Brian Baumgardner, M.Ed., Lead Health and Physical Education Teacher, Richland County School District One

From student voice to staff buy-in, take a closer look at how movement is transforming school culture in Columbia, South Carolina: https://bit.ly/4vrr9Ow

America’s Healthiest Schools Spotlight: Bringing Movement to Life at Richland One School District in South Carolina | Alliance for a Healthier Generation We work with schools, youth-serving organizations, and businesses to build healthier communities that support healthy kids

This we encourage you to be an outspoken ally for LGBTQ+ youth by creating opportunities to tell and show young people that they are loved and appreciated for exactly who they are. ❤️

Tools & Affirmations for Outspoken Allies | Alliance for a Healthier Generation We work with schools, youth-serving organizations, and businesses to build healthier communities that support healthy kids

Healthier Generation is working alongside school and community partners to help build a culture of health and well-being in Bertie County, North Carolina.

Through trusted relationships, wraparound care, and increased access to health resources, students and families are getting the tools they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

See how Bertie County Schools is creating a model for healthier futures in rural communities: https://youtu.be/4FsZnU2EfA4

Learn more about childhood vaccinations and explore resources in Healthier Generation’s Vaccine Resource Hub: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/campaigns/vaccines