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Family and Community Involvement
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Family and Community Involvement
One of the biggest benefits to a coordinated approach to school health is a closer working relationship between communities and schools. Schools can form powerful coalitions to address the health needs of students by partnering with families, businesses, local health officials, and other community groups. For example:
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Families/parents/caregivers should be encouraged to participate in coordinated school health planning and oversight committees, such as Wellness Policy Councils.
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Community members with special skills can be asked to teach certain health units, such as dietitians focusing on food choices.
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School facilities can be opened to the public during non-school hours for physical activity and fitness sessions, as well as family health seminars and social and recreational functions.
- School facilities can be used as satellite clinics and social service offices during non-school hours.
Help for Kids: Understanding Your Feelings About Terrorism, War and Peace
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| Workbook that will help you teach children about feelings and talk to them specifically about terrorism, war and peace. | |
| Report Examines Parent Practices and Obesity | |
| From the United States Department of Agriculture. | |
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We Are Family: Educating our Children for a Safer World
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| A public service and education initiative, sponsored by Court TV, to connect young people worldwide in a spirit of unity and diversity. | |