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.

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
children in class raising their hands
April 10, 2019

Creating a School Environment that Supports Mental Health + Wellness
March 8, 2019

Partnering with NASBE on Chronic Absenteeism
young black student smiling at the camera
January 23, 2019

Raising Awareness of Chronic Absenteeism
young boy holding mom's hand outside a building
January 17, 2019

Why We Oppose the Proposed “Public Charge” Rule
students at Germantown Municipal School District using Heart Zone system
January 15, 2019

Thinking Outside the Box with ESSA Funding
student at a Space to Grow ribbon cutting at Cook Elementary Schools
December 11, 2018

How We Supported Student Health + Wellness in 2018
student feet in a school gymnasium
September 27, 2018

Addressing Chronic Absenteeism and More With ESSA Funding
young girl walking into a classroom with a green backpack on
August 28, 2018

Why We Don’t Support More Guns in Schools
children in class raising their hands
April 30, 2018

Using Needs Assessments + Partnerships to Address Health Disparities
student at Wadsworth Elementary in Chicago looking at camera
December 14, 2017

Making Progress in a Challenging Year