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.

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
students sitting at desk with textbooks and pens
September 18, 2017

Notes from the Better Health, Better Learning Conference
elementary school student reading a paper at her desk
September 14, 2017

Why School Vouchers Are a Health and Wellness Issue
September 6, 2017

How Needs Assessments Can Boost Student Outcomes
children in classroom
August 1, 2017

Why We Can’t Weaken the Office for Civil Rights
April 10, 2017

How Engaging the Community Can Ensure Successful Schools
March 16, 2017

Opportunities Remain in ESSA for Supporting Health
February 7, 2017

Health and Education Equity Work at Risk in Threat to Eliminate Office for Civil Rights