Blog

HSC’s blog is here to help you stay up to date on the movement for healthier schools. Visit often to read about exciting work in Chicago and across the country.

A girl smiles at us and sits at a school desk. She holds a piece of paper in her left hand and a pencil in her right hand.
October 9, 2019

How Connecticut Is Addressing Students’ Mental and Physical Health
young African American students swinging on Space to Grow playground at Cather Elementary School in Chicago
September 10, 2019

Highlighting our Model in the Stanford Social Innovation Review
young boy holding mom's hand outside a building
September 5, 2019

We Still Oppose the Public Charge Rule
student harvesting school garden Chicago
August 20, 2019

Space to Grow Schools Extend the Classroom Outdoors
In a classroom, young girl sits at a table with her right hand raised and her left hand touching a lettuce leaf.
August 7, 2019

Health Providers Use Chronic Absence Data to Understand Community Needs
young girl walking into a classroom with a green backpack on
July 18, 2019

New Resource to Support Mental Health in Schools
June 17, 2019

A National Dialogue on Education and Health
children in class raising their hands
April 10, 2019

Creating a School Environment that Supports Mental Health + Wellness
March 26, 2019

Parent Champion of School Food / Padre Campeón de Comida Escolar
Parent leader Martha Ramirez
March 25, 2019

Honoring a Parent Leader / Honrando a un Padre Líder
March 22, 2019

Meeting Healthcare Needs with Telehealth in South Carolina
March 8, 2019

Partnering with NASBE on Chronic Absenteeism