National School Boards Association (NSBA), 2010. (web resource)
NSBA shares information on childhood obesity, why it matters for schools, and the role school leaders play in addressing childhood obesity. Find relevant data and research; resources for developing sound policies and practices related to childhood obesity; and examples of school successes in addressing childhood obesity.
Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008. (web article)
A multi-component school-based intervention can be effective in preventing the development of overweight among children in grades 4 through 6 in urban public schools with a high proportion of children eligible for free and reduced-priced school meals.
Education Update, ASCD, 2007. (web article)
U.S. schools are increasingly adopting wellness policies to tackle the problem of overweight students.
April 24, 2013
We look to principals and heads of schools for leadership and support as we are asked to do more with less for our students. As leaders, learners, advocates, communicators, and developers, principals face complex challenges.
The Examples Map
Use our interactive map tool to find examples of schools and communities worldwide that are implementing a whole child approach to education.
