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.
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...
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...
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...
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. 🥬🌱🥒💜
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...
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...
A strong school Medicaid program depends on a strong federal Medicaid program.
Register to join us TODAY, at 2pm ET, to learn how health and education advocates can work together to defend Medicaid from harmful cuts: bit.ly/Medicaid-Adv... #SchoolMedicaidMatters #MedicaidMatters
Register to join us TODAY, at 2pm ET, to learn how health and education advocates can work together to defend Medicaid from harmful cuts: bit.ly/Medicaid-Adv... #SchoolMedicaidMatters #MedicaidMatters
May 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A strong school Medicaid program depends on a strong federal Medicaid program.
Register to join us TODAY, at 2pm ET, to learn how health and education advocates can work together to defend Medicaid from harmful cuts: bit.ly/Medicaid-Adv... #SchoolMedicaidMatters #MedicaidMatters
Register to join us TODAY, at 2pm ET, to learn how health and education advocates can work together to defend Medicaid from harmful cuts: bit.ly/Medicaid-Adv... #SchoolMedicaidMatters #MedicaidMatters
Doctors, teachers, and an overwhelming bipartisan majority of Illinoisans agree: Hungry kids can’t learn. Let’s fund Healthy School Meals for All! Read more in this recent news release: conta.cc/3F2Y8Et
#HungryKidsCan’tWait #SchoolMeals4All
#HungryKidsCan’tWait #SchoolMeals4All
May 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Doctors, teachers, and an overwhelming bipartisan majority of Illinoisans agree: Hungry kids can’t learn. Let’s fund Healthy School Meals for All! Read more in this recent news release: conta.cc/3F2Y8Et
#HungryKidsCan’tWait #SchoolMeals4All
#HungryKidsCan’tWait #SchoolMeals4All
HSC & partners proudly celebrated the opening of the 35th Space to Grow schoolyard at Brown Community Academy!
ICYMI: Our CEO Jennifer Tani joined Openlands’ Jessica Fong on CBS Chicago to highlight how the site supports health, learning + flood resilience: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
ICYMI: Our CEO Jennifer Tani joined Openlands’ Jessica Fong on CBS Chicago to highlight how the site supports health, learning + flood resilience: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
May 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
HSC & partners proudly celebrated the opening of the 35th Space to Grow schoolyard at Brown Community Academy!
ICYMI: Our CEO Jennifer Tani joined Openlands’ Jessica Fong on CBS Chicago to highlight how the site supports health, learning + flood resilience: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
ICYMI: Our CEO Jennifer Tani joined Openlands’ Jessica Fong on CBS Chicago to highlight how the site supports health, learning + flood resilience: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
We’re celebrating a major achievement at CPS! 🏆Our district earned Gold Certification under the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Standard, reflecting our deep commitment to creating healthier, greener schools for all: www.healthygreenschools.org/2025/05/cps-...
#GreenSchools #CPS #HGSC #CPSProud
#GreenSchools #CPS #HGSC #CPSProud
May 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We’re celebrating a major achievement at CPS! 🏆Our district earned Gold Certification under the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Standard, reflecting our deep commitment to creating healthier, greener schools for all: www.healthygreenschools.org/2025/05/cps-...
#GreenSchools #CPS #HGSC #CPSProud
#GreenSchools #CPS #HGSC #CPSProud
Big news! Chicago Public Schools is the first school district in the country to earn Gold Certification from the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges program. Learn how we reached this major milestone: www.healthygreenschools.org/2025/05/cps-...
#Sustainability #GreenSchools #CPS #HGSC #CPSProud
#Sustainability #GreenSchools #CPS #HGSC #CPSProud
May 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Big news! Chicago Public Schools is the first school district in the country to earn Gold Certification from the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges program. Learn how we reached this major milestone: www.healthygreenschools.org/2025/05/cps-...
#Sustainability #GreenSchools #CPS #HGSC #CPSProud
#Sustainability #GreenSchools #CPS #HGSC #CPSProud
Thanks to Sasha-Ann Simons for having us on @wbez.org’s Reset with Karen Weigert! 🌱
We're proud to share how Space to Grow green schoolyards are advancing health, equity & climate resilience in Chicago. Listen to the recording here: www.wbez.org/reset-with-s...
We're proud to share how Space to Grow green schoolyards are advancing health, equity & climate resilience in Chicago. Listen to the recording here: www.wbez.org/reset-with-s...
May 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thanks to Sasha-Ann Simons for having us on @wbez.org’s Reset with Karen Weigert! 🌱
We're proud to share how Space to Grow green schoolyards are advancing health, equity & climate resilience in Chicago. Listen to the recording here: www.wbez.org/reset-with-s...
We're proud to share how Space to Grow green schoolyards are advancing health, equity & climate resilience in Chicago. Listen to the recording here: www.wbez.org/reset-with-s...
Happy Earth Day! We're celebrating 10 years of transforming Chicago schoolyards with the Space to Grow program. Over the past decade, we've reimagined 36 schoolyards, creating multifunctional spaces that serve both students and communities.
April 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Happy Earth Day! We're celebrating 10 years of transforming Chicago schoolyards with the Space to Grow program. Over the past decade, we've reimagined 36 schoolyards, creating multifunctional spaces that serve both students and communities.
Green schoolyards mitigate flooding & support learning, play and community! Join Healthy Schools Campaign & Openlands during #ChicagoWaterWeek, presented by @currentwater.bsky.social, for a tour of Wadsworth Elementary’s Space to Grow schoolyard on Sunday 5/4 at 2 PM. Register today: lu.ma/81gapgnp
April 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Green schoolyards mitigate flooding & support learning, play and community! Join Healthy Schools Campaign & Openlands during #ChicagoWaterWeek, presented by @currentwater.bsky.social, for a tour of Wadsworth Elementary’s Space to Grow schoolyard on Sunday 5/4 at 2 PM. Register today: lu.ma/81gapgnp
A new survey shows that school health officials expect Medicaid funding cuts to negatively impact student health care. Learn more about why #MedicaidMatters to students accessing school-based health care: bit.ly/4cgbmK6
April 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A new survey shows that school health officials expect Medicaid funding cuts to negatively impact student health care. Learn more about why #MedicaidMatters to students accessing school-based health care: bit.ly/4cgbmK6
New data from school district leaders across the U.S. makes it clear: Cutting Medicaid is equivalent to cutting school district budgets.
Read why protecting Medicaid is crucial for students & schools in HSC's new report: bit.ly/school-medicaid-cuts
Read why protecting Medicaid is crucial for students & schools in HSC's new report: bit.ly/school-medicaid-cuts
March 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New data from school district leaders across the U.S. makes it clear: Cutting Medicaid is equivalent to cutting school district budgets.
Read why protecting Medicaid is crucial for students & schools in HSC's new report: bit.ly/school-medicaid-cuts
Read why protecting Medicaid is crucial for students & schools in HSC's new report: bit.ly/school-medicaid-cuts
Join AFT on next Tuesday for "Mandated Support: New Strategies for Compassionate Support in Schools" to learn more about mandated support, including evidence-based strategies to address child maltreatment that elevate compassion, effective prevention and well-being. Register today! bit.ly/439BCmR
March 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Join AFT on next Tuesday for "Mandated Support: New Strategies for Compassionate Support in Schools" to learn more about mandated support, including evidence-based strategies to address child maltreatment that elevate compassion, effective prevention and well-being. Register today! bit.ly/439BCmR
Cutting Medicaid is equivalent to cutting school district budgets. Students and schools need vital Medicaid funding. Read more in our new report featuring survey data and responses from school district leaders in all 50 states: bit.ly/school-medicaid-cuts
March 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Cutting Medicaid is equivalent to cutting school district budgets. Students and schools need vital Medicaid funding. Read more in our new report featuring survey data and responses from school district leaders in all 50 states: bit.ly/school-medicaid-cuts
What is at stake for students & schools if Congress makes deep cuts to Medicaid?
Join @healthyschoolscampaign.org on March 12 to hear from national experts and district leaders about what would happen if schools lose vital Medicaid funding: bit.ly/protect-medicaid-webinar
#SchoolMedicaidMatters
Join @healthyschoolscampaign.org on March 12 to hear from national experts and district leaders about what would happen if schools lose vital Medicaid funding: bit.ly/protect-medicaid-webinar
#SchoolMedicaidMatters
March 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What is at stake for students & schools if Congress makes deep cuts to Medicaid?
Join @healthyschoolscampaign.org on March 12 to hear from national experts and district leaders about what would happen if schools lose vital Medicaid funding: bit.ly/protect-medicaid-webinar
#SchoolMedicaidMatters
Join @healthyschoolscampaign.org on March 12 to hear from national experts and district leaders about what would happen if schools lose vital Medicaid funding: bit.ly/protect-medicaid-webinar
#SchoolMedicaidMatters