Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Helping young people stay motivated can make a meaningful difference in how they approach tasks, goals, and new challenges, and benefit their overall well-being!

For educators looking for practical ways to support student motivation, explore our 5 Strategies to Promote Motivation guide in the Healthier Generation Action Center: https://bit.ly/3vHbUUQ

Throughout North Carolina, Healthier Generation is working closely with local partners to advance the health and well-being of students and families! ❤️ See how we're joining forces with Novo Nordisk and school and community leaders to advance health equity for students and families in Bertie County: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/articles/building-a-healthier-bertie-county-collaboration-promotes-well-being-for-students-and

📣 North Carolina state employees: you can support our work throughout the state and help advance our mission to ensure every child has the opportunity to live a healthier life when you participate in the North Carolina’s State Employee Combined Campaign (SECC)!

Learn how you can participate in this year's campaign and make a difference through : https://ncsecc.org

Building a Healthier Bertie County: Collaboration Promotes Well-Being for Students and Families | Alliance for a Healthier Generation Working with schools, youth-serving organizations, and businesses, we’re building healthier communities that support children’s physical, social, and emotional health.

Looking for ways to increase participation in your school's meal program? Try a student taste test! 🍓 🥪

Taste tests can help expose students to new foods, increase interest in meal offerings, and help your nutrition services team collect feedback on new and existing menu items.

Gets started with our simple taste test guide! https://www.healthiergeneration.org/app/resources/233

Tools, tips, and resources to support educator, staff, and administrator well-being 👉 https://bit.ly/4d4NZ5f

Building Momentum: Prioritizing Well-Being for Educators, Staff, and Administrators | Alliance for a Healthier Generation Working with schools, youth-serving organizations, and businesses, we’re building healthier communities that support children’s physical, social, and emotional health.

Cultivating social-emotional health is not a one-time activity or standalone initiative. It is an ongoing, shared effort to create environments where young people feel seen, supported, and connected.

Explore these resources designed to support connection, belonging, and social-emotional well-being for students and families in your community:
https://www.healthiergeneration.org/articles/resources-to-support-social-emotional-health-and-connection-in-schools-and-communities

Resources to Support Social-Emotional Health and Connection in Schools and Communities | Alliance for a Healthier Generation Working with schools, youth-serving organizations, and businesses, we’re building healthier communities that support children’s physical, social, and emotional health.

A healthy school community is one in which staff feel engaged, connected, and supported.

Try these creative ideas from Healthier Generation and Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools experts for fostering strong relationships and a sense of belonging among staff at your school: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/app/resources/759

You can start making healthy changes at your school today!

Use our Quick Start Guides to get clear, step-by-step, and customized instructions to begin your school's wellness journey: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/take-action/get-help/how-to-use-quick-start-guides

School staff and leadership play a central role in shaping the health and well-being of students. This often includes working hand-in-hand with families to navigate important conversations on topics like vaccinations.

If you're having these conversations this season, check out these tips for building trust and fostering open dialogue with parents and caregivers to promote health literacy and encourage vaccine uptake: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/articles/vaccines-for-school-attendance-how-to-effectively-communicate-with-parents-and-caregivers

Vaccines for School Attendance: How to Effectively Communicate with Parents and Caregivers | Alliance for a Healthier Generation Working with schools, youth-serving organizations, and businesses, we’re building healthier communities that support children’s physical, social, and emotional health.

“These schools are showing what it looks like to put whole-school health into action. When we prioritize the well-being of teachers and staff, we strengthen the foundation for healthier classrooms, more connected school communities, and better outcomes for students. We are proud to support schools that are leading with care, creating environments where educators feel supported and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.” - Aria Lee, Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools.

Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools is helping schools across the country, including America's , create healthier, more supportive learning environments! Learn more: https://k-p.li/4dyYVe0

Celebrating America’s Healthiest Schools 2026 & the Educators Helping Communities Thrive Kaiser Permanente is proud to celebrate the 2026 Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s America’s Healthiest Schools awardees — a record 1,376 schools across 35 states recognized for creating healthier places for students, staff, and families to learn, work, and thrive. With 256 more schools ho...

1,376 schools in 35 states and Washington, DC earned a spot on the 2026 list of America's ! 🎉

See which schools are leading the way in supporting student, staff, and family well-being: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/campaigns/americas-healthiest-schools