Healthy Schools Campaign
@healthyschoolscampaign.org
HSC works at the intersection of health, education, community and sustainability to ensure every child can attend school healthy and ready to learn.
Our new brief highlights how Medicaid cuts could affect the provision of school-based substance use services and reverse progress on substance use prevention and community resilience. Learn more about opportunities to mitigate the harm to states + schools: healthyschoolscampaign.org/dev/wp-conte...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Our new brief highlights how Medicaid cuts could affect the provision of school-based substance use services and reverse progress on substance use prevention and community resilience. Learn more about opportunities to mitigate the harm to states + schools: healthyschoolscampaign.org/dev/wp-conte...
Last month Dr. White-Newsome highlighted the impact of cuts to crucial safety net programs on already overburdened and underinvested communities. “Our children cannot afford for us to stand by silently,” she insists. Take action for healthy schools today: healthyschoolscampaign.org/cfg-take-act...
October 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Last month Dr. White-Newsome highlighted the impact of cuts to crucial safety net programs on already overburdened and underinvested communities. “Our children cannot afford for us to stand by silently,” she insists. Take action for healthy schools today: healthyschoolscampaign.org/cfg-take-act...
ICYMI: Watch the Change for Good recording and take action! Hear from national leaders on the importance of taking action now to support children, families and public schools. Listen to the recording to learn what YOU can do and take action now. healthyschoolscampaign.org/dev/wp-conte...
October 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
ICYMI: Watch the Change for Good recording and take action! Hear from national leaders on the importance of taking action now to support children, families and public schools. Listen to the recording to learn what YOU can do and take action now. healthyschoolscampaign.org/dev/wp-conte...
Did you miss our Change for Good forum? No worries - the recording is now available! Take a moment to listen to the powerful words of featured keynote speaker, Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome, who reminds us of our ABC's and the important work to support the whole child: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbUW...
2025 Change for Good
YouTube video by Healthy Schools Campaign
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September 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Did you miss our Change for Good forum? No worries - the recording is now available! Take a moment to listen to the powerful words of featured keynote speaker, Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome, who reminds us of our ABC's and the important work to support the whole child: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbUW...
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educators often send suspicions of student exposure to illicit substances to child protective services
engaging families is effective prevention (whether or not you discuss drugs)
learn more in a #MandatedSupport research & action brief w/ @healthyschoolscampaign.org
www.aft.org/sites/defaul...
engaging families is effective prevention (whether or not you discuss drugs)
learn more in a #MandatedSupport research & action brief w/ @healthyschoolscampaign.org
www.aft.org/sites/defaul...
September 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
educators often send suspicions of student exposure to illicit substances to child protective services
engaging families is effective prevention (whether or not you discuss drugs)
learn more in a #MandatedSupport research & action brief w/ @healthyschoolscampaign.org
www.aft.org/sites/defaul...
engaging families is effective prevention (whether or not you discuss drugs)
learn more in a #MandatedSupport research & action brief w/ @healthyschoolscampaign.org
www.aft.org/sites/defaul...
Healthy Schools Campaign is doubling down on our mission of making schools healthier places for all students.
Join our Change for Good virtual event TODAY to get involved & learn what is at stake for children, public schools and communities. Register 👉 healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
Join our Change for Good virtual event TODAY to get involved & learn what is at stake for children, public schools and communities. Register 👉 healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Healthy Schools Campaign is doubling down on our mission of making schools healthier places for all students.
Join our Change for Good virtual event TODAY to get involved & learn what is at stake for children, public schools and communities. Register 👉 healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
Join our Change for Good virtual event TODAY to get involved & learn what is at stake for children, public schools and communities. Register 👉 healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
It’s not too late to register for our virtual Change for Good forum!
Join us tomorrow to hear how cuts to safety net programs will impact children in every community across our country and learn what you can do to support students and schools: healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
Join us tomorrow to hear how cuts to safety net programs will impact children in every community across our country and learn what you can do to support students and schools: healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It’s not too late to register for our virtual Change for Good forum!
Join us tomorrow to hear how cuts to safety net programs will impact children in every community across our country and learn what you can do to support students and schools: healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
Join us tomorrow to hear how cuts to safety net programs will impact children in every community across our country and learn what you can do to support students and schools: healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
Panel Spotlight! Join HSC's #ChangeForGood forum this Wednesday as we host a dialogue with leaders in school food, school health services and SEL. Register now to listen in on a dynamic conversation with featured panelists Tarrah DeClemente & Ron Tanimura.
healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Panel Spotlight! Join HSC's #ChangeForGood forum this Wednesday as we host a dialogue with leaders in school food, school health services and SEL. Register now to listen in on a dynamic conversation with featured panelists Tarrah DeClemente & Ron Tanimura.
healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
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📣 ICYMI: Greening Underserved Schools while Preventing Floods in #Chicago 📰
➡️ mwrd.org/news/greening-underserved-schools-while-preventing-floods-chicago-chase-canada
#MWRD #SpaceToGrow #GreenInfrastructure
@healthyschoolscampaign.org
@chipubschools.bsky.social
➡️ mwrd.org/news/greening-underserved-schools-while-preventing-floods-chicago-chase-canada
#MWRD #SpaceToGrow #GreenInfrastructure
@healthyschoolscampaign.org
@chipubschools.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
📣 ICYMI: Greening Underserved Schools while Preventing Floods in #Chicago 📰
➡️ mwrd.org/news/greening-underserved-schools-while-preventing-floods-chicago-chase-canada
#MWRD #SpaceToGrow #GreenInfrastructure
@healthyschoolscampaign.org
@chipubschools.bsky.social
➡️ mwrd.org/news/greening-underserved-schools-while-preventing-floods-chicago-chase-canada
#MWRD #SpaceToGrow #GreenInfrastructure
@healthyschoolscampaign.org
@chipubschools.bsky.social
HSC is pleased to announce that Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome will be a featured speaker at our virtual Change for Good forum! Join us to hear about the impact of new federal policies on communities, environmental justice work + climate resilience efforts.
healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
HSC is pleased to announce that Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome will be a featured speaker at our virtual Change for Good forum! Join us to hear about the impact of new federal policies on communities, environmental justice work + climate resilience efforts.
healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
We’re one week away from Change for Good! Don’t miss your chance to hear from leaders in climate resilience, school food and school health at next week’s virtual forum. Reserve your spot today! healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We’re one week away from Change for Good! Don’t miss your chance to hear from leaders in climate resilience, school food and school health at next week’s virtual forum. Reserve your spot today! healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
Want to hear from leaders in climate resilience, school food + school health how federal policy will impact students, public schools and communities? Join Healthy Schools Campaign on Wednesday, September 17 at 11am CT for our virtual Change for Good forum! healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Want to hear from leaders in climate resilience, school food + school health how federal policy will impact students, public schools and communities? Join Healthy Schools Campaign on Wednesday, September 17 at 11am CT for our virtual Change for Good forum! healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
The massive budget bill OBBBA includes significant changes to Medicaid policy that will negatively affect student, family and school health. HSC's new blog takes a look at how Medicaid cuts will impact schools and ways for states to help mitigate harm. healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/impact-...
The Impact of Federal Medicaid Cuts on States and School Districts | Healthy Schools Campaign
The massive budget bill known as “OBBBA” (HR1) includes significant changes to Medicaid policy that will negatively affect the health of students, families, schools and communities. There are, however...
healthyschoolscampaign.org
September 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The massive budget bill OBBBA includes significant changes to Medicaid policy that will negatively affect student, family and school health. HSC's new blog takes a look at how Medicaid cuts will impact schools and ways for states to help mitigate harm. healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/impact-...
Back to school season is here in Chicago, but we’re still celebrating summer harvests from the school gardens we support through our Parents United for Healthy Schools program with partners! Parent garden teams grew and gathered an incredible variety of produce. 🥬🌱🥒💜
August 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Back to school season is here in Chicago, but we’re still celebrating summer harvests from the school gardens we support through our Parents United for Healthy Schools program with partners! Parent garden teams grew and gathered an incredible variety of produce. 🥬🌱🥒💜
We love seeing Space to Grow schoolyards in the spotlight!🌱 Grissom’s story highlights the school leaders who bring the space to life. Special thanks to all our STG partners for making this amazing program possible.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/12/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/12/c...
From gray to green: Across Chicago, dozens of concrete schoolyards transformed into community hubs and flooding solutions
Spaces transformed to address heavy rains in neighborhoods vulnerable to flooding, particularly on the South and West sides.
www.chicagotribune.com
August 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We love seeing Space to Grow schoolyards in the spotlight!🌱 Grissom’s story highlights the school leaders who bring the space to life. Special thanks to all our STG partners for making this amazing program possible.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/12/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/12/c...
With Medicaid cuts expected to reach nearly $1 trillion over the next decade, schools will have less funding and fewer resources to address a significant public health issue: chronic absenteeism. Check out our new blog to learn more: healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/medicai...
Medicaid Cuts Could Lead to Increases in Chronic Absenteeism | Healthy Schools Campaign
With Medicaid cuts expected to reach nearly $1 trillion over the next decade, schools will have less funding and fewer resources to address a significant public health issue: chronic absenteeism.
healthyschoolscampaign.org
August 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
With Medicaid cuts expected to reach nearly $1 trillion over the next decade, schools will have less funding and fewer resources to address a significant public health issue: chronic absenteeism. Check out our new blog to learn more: healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/medicai...
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From gray to green: Across Chicago, a @healthyschoolscampaign.org program has transformed dozens of concrete schoolyards into community hubs and flooding solutions.
For @chicagotribune.com:
For @chicagotribune.com:
From gray to green: Across Chicago, dozens of concrete schoolyards transformed into community hubs and flooding solutions
Spaces transformed to address heavy rains in neighborhoods vulnerable to flooding, particularly on the South and West sides.
www.chicagotribune.com
August 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
From gray to green: Across Chicago, a @healthyschoolscampaign.org program has transformed dozens of concrete schoolyards into community hubs and flooding solutions.
For @chicagotribune.com:
For @chicagotribune.com:
Parents helped bring recess back to CPS and sparked Space to Grow, Chicago’s green schoolyards program. Their leadership continues through healthy food advocacy and garden care. Loved seeing @WGNTV feature this work! 🥬👩🏽🍳❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC6F...
Space To Grow: Transforming Chicago Schoolyards
YouTube video by WGN News
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July 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Parents helped bring recess back to CPS and sparked Space to Grow, Chicago’s green schoolyards program. Their leadership continues through healthy food advocacy and garden care. Loved seeing @WGNTV feature this work! 🥬👩🏽🍳❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC6F...
Medicaid is the fourth-largest federal funding source for K-12 schools. It's more than just health insurance - it's a lifeline. "When Medicaid funding disappears from schools, it doesn’t just affect individual students; it weakens the foundation of entire communities." www.forbes.com/sites/lindad...
Medicaid Is More Than Health Insurance—It’s A Lifeline For Public Schools
Deep cuts to Medicaid, sparked by Trump’s spending bill, will have devastating effects on K–12 students and create far-reaching consequences for families and communities.
www.forbes.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Medicaid is the fourth-largest federal funding source for K-12 schools. It's more than just health insurance - it's a lifeline. "When Medicaid funding disappears from schools, it doesn’t just affect individual students; it weakens the foundation of entire communities." www.forbes.com/sites/lindad...
This week’s storms show why we need green infrastructure that absorbs water and protects neighborhoods. Our CEO + President Jennifer Tani joined @abc7chicago.bsky.social to share how Space to Grow is transforming schoolyards to advance climate resilience: abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...
Our Chicago: Space To Grow
Dozens of school playgrounds across Chicago aren't just a fun place for children. They're also designed to help address the effects
abc7chicago.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This week’s storms show why we need green infrastructure that absorbs water and protects neighborhoods. Our CEO + President Jennifer Tani joined @abc7chicago.bsky.social to share how Space to Grow is transforming schoolyards to advance climate resilience: abc7chicago.com/post/chicago...
It's not too late: your congressional representatives urgently need to hear your concerns about the impact Medicaid cuts would have on students and schools. Contact them right now - via email or phone - using our advocacy toolkit. It takes just 2 minutes! healthyschoolscampaign.org/dev/wp-conte...
July 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It's not too late: your congressional representatives urgently need to hear your concerns about the impact Medicaid cuts would have on students and schools. Contact them right now - via email or phone - using our advocacy toolkit. It takes just 2 minutes! healthyschoolscampaign.org/dev/wp-conte...
Here's some great news this week: New data shows that participating Illinois school districts received an additional $23.4 million in federal funding in the second year of expanded Medicaid billing for school health services! Learn more: healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/illinoi...
Illinois School Districts Receive Boost in Medicaid Funding for School Health Services | Healthy Schools Campaign
In the second year of expanded Medicaid billing for school health services, participating Illinois school districts received an additional $23.4 million in federal funding — money that can be used to ...
healthyschoolscampaign.org
June 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Here's some great news this week: New data shows that participating Illinois school districts received an additional $23.4 million in federal funding in the second year of expanded Medicaid billing for school health services! Learn more: healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/illinoi...
What happens when a school community helps redesign their own schoolyard? @blockclubchi.bsky.social highlighted how the new green space at Spencer Technology Academy is mitigating flooding, supporting outdoor learning and uplifting the voices of the Austin: blockclubchicago.org/2025/06/04/a...
Austin Elementary School Debuts Playground That Protects Against Flooding
The new playground at Spencer Technology Academy has a nature area, multisport court and permeable surfaces that collect rainwater in an area prone to flooding.
blockclubchicago.org
June 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
What happens when a school community helps redesign their own schoolyard? @blockclubchi.bsky.social highlighted how the new green space at Spencer Technology Academy is mitigating flooding, supporting outdoor learning and uplifting the voices of the Austin: blockclubchicago.org/2025/06/04/a...
A beautiful day at Spencer ES in Austin celebrating their new green schoolyard! Designed with student + community voices at the center, this space can capture 190,872 gal of stormwater—reducing flooding + protecting neighborhoods. Thanks to all our Space to Grow partners for making this happen!
May 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
A beautiful day at Spencer ES in Austin celebrating their new green schoolyard! Designed with student + community voices at the center, this space can capture 190,872 gal of stormwater—reducing flooding + protecting neighborhoods. Thanks to all our Space to Grow partners for making this happen!
Congress is considering sweeping cuts to Medicaid that would cause millions to lose health care and reduce student health services in schools. Take action now! Tell your senators to reject Medicaid cuts and protect this vital program for children, schools and communities: bit.ly/Reject-Medic...
May 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Congress is considering sweeping cuts to Medicaid that would cause millions to lose health care and reduce student health services in schools. Take action now! Tell your senators to reject Medicaid cuts and protect this vital program for children, schools and communities: bit.ly/Reject-Medic...