How Building Habits Makes Space for Well-Being
As we welcome 2024 and the halfway point of the school year, many of us are thinking about what we’d like the new year to look like. For many educators, this likely includes making changes to feel less...
View ArticleCelebrating America’s Healthiest Schools: Audubon Elementary
Kaiser Permanente knows healthy schools support improved learning for children and higher job satisfaction among teachers and staff. That’s why every year we are proud to sponsor America’s Healthiest...
View ArticlePromoting Positive [Staff] Relationships
Connection is at the center of our human existence. It’s essential to building the deeper layers of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs which stresses that love and belonging are necessary to help us reach our...
View ArticleCelebrating America’s Healthiest Schools: Elizabeth Andrews High School
Kaiser Permanente knows healthy schools support improved learning for children and higher job satisfaction among teachers and staff. That’s why every year we are proud to sponsor America’s Healthiest...
View ArticleGiving Staff a Breather: How to Build Supportive Spaces in Schools
Creating space for staff breaks is often a concern for school administrators and wellness professionals. One of the most common questions we hear is, “What items are needed in break spaces to reduce...
View ArticleRise Up and Rise Above: Resilience After the Maui Wildfires
In August 2023, a series of wildfires ravaged parts of Maui. Sadly, more than 100 people lost their lives, over 7,000 were displaced, and 2,200 of the area’s structures were destroyed. As the smoke...
View ArticleCelebrating America’s Healthiest Schools: Carlos Santana Arts Academy
Kaiser Permanente knows healthy schools support improved learning for children and higher job satisfaction among teachers and staff. That’s why every year we are proud to sponsor America’s Healthiest...
View ArticleMaking the Case for School Nurses
When a child gets sick, it can cause significant disruption. The child might miss school, and the parent or caregiver might miss work. Not to mention, sometimes children don’t get the diagnosis or care...
View ArticleSimple Steps for Building an Employee Wellness Committee
You’ve heard the saying, “Teamwork makes the dream work,” right? It’s one of my favorites because it’s a key factor in achieving success and sustainability. One of the most critical factors in...
View ArticleSchool Mental Health is Not Just for Students
While supporting students is the highest calling for school employees, putting in place school-based programs that support the mental health of teachers and staff is more important than you may...
View ArticleAttendance as a Vital Sign
On May 15, the White House hosted the Every Day Counts Summit, focused on addressing chronic absenteeism and increasing student engagement. I was lucky to be in the room, joining leaders from around...
View ArticleAt the Crossroads: Navigating the Funding Crisis for School Mental Health...
School districts across the country face unprecedented financial shifts and budgeting challenges as a result of soon-to-expire pandemic-era relief funds, short falls due to changes in student...
View ArticleUniting for Well-Being: The Collective Effort of Unions and School...
Though unions and administrators may be at odds at times, when it comes to the well-being of school staff, I have found that collaboration is the most effective method to create engaging, sustainable...
View ArticleWe’ve Got Your Back This School Year
Supporting Teacher and Staff Well-Being It might feel like summer, but the first days of school are just around the corner. As district leaders, school administrators, and team leaders prepare for a...
View ArticleArts-Based Learning: A Public Health Story
Art is an effective tool for education, reflection, and inspiration. Compelling characters and narratives can capture a person’s attention and resonate beyond a production’s runtime. By introducing...
View ArticlePreventing Teacher and Staff Burnout by Supporting a Healthy Work Culture
At Kaiser Permanente, we are grateful for the educators and school personnel who empower students and provide them with tools to help shape their future and foster personal growth. However, we know it...
View ArticlePreventing Health-Related School Absences
As students across the country return to school, it is an important opportunity to promote school attendance so children can thrive. That is why September has been designated as Attendance Awareness...
View ArticleSpotlight on America’s Healthiest Schools: Celebrating the Innovations and...
Earlier this month, 879 schools across 30 states were recognized as “America’s Healthiest Schools,” an annual recognition program from Alliance for a Healthier Generation that honors schools across the...
View ArticleWell-Being Needs A Systemic Solution…Not An Individual One
I’ve always been fascinated by human stories. Each of us carries a unique narrative, but what if we could understand these stories in a way that helps people truly become the best versions of...
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