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The Wellness Impact: Enhancing Academic Success through Healthy School Environments

GENYOUth Foundation, National Dairy Council, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American School Health Association

This report outlines the pivotal role that schools can play in improving students’ physical activity and nutrition.  The report outlines and provides evidence about how creating supportive environments is critical for student success.

https://www.genyouthnow.org/reports/the-wellness-impact-report 

Developing Healthy School Communities: Handbook

Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund, Centre for Health Promotion Studies, University of Alberta

This document provides an overview of the work funded by the Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund (AHSCWF; University of Alberta). Through the AHSCWF a variety of projects are funded that support the development of healthy school communities. This is a great resource that provides background information on the important components of supporting comprehensive school health.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jhfq-aY6uGnyzenVCmoZ7Mgzb-AGQRK2/view