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Kayla Jackson (quoted above) provided guidance as a School Employee Wellness Advisory Committee member regarding the development of the recently launched CDC-funded School Employee Wellness Toolkit. We look forward to discussing the toolkit during our “See CATCH: Student Well-Being starts with Staff Wellness” webinar on September 21st. Don’t miss out - register now!
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Schools across the country are facing a growing mental health crisis among students. Our Good Health Feels Good campaign running through September 12th is an initiative to supercharge the wellness of our nation’s kids by providing school campuses in need with free and low-cost access to Whole Child programming. Join us in our goal to boost the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of all children so they can lead healthier, happier lives. Take action today by donating, amplifying our message, or launching your own fundraiser!
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"(I learned) how to be creative and be more engaging with my students during recess."
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- Recess Training Participant, Chicago
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It is important for us to equip educators with the trainings needed to successfully implement CATCH programs to help foster student wellness. In collaboration with our school and community partners, we acknowledge that we each play an important role in creating fun, impactful learning environments for students. Learn about our recent impact through these insightful blogs:
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Additionally, we recently completed a private professional development training for educators from two Chicago Public Schools to help recess supervisors provide a safe, positive, and productive recess experience for K-8 students as an integral part of their school day.
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What it Means to Feel Good |
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We know that our physical, emotional, and mental well-being are deeply interconnected, and prioritizing these facets of our health can support us in flourishing each and every day. Become inspired and watch how the CATCH community embraces the joy of well-being!
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CATCH Board of Directors Announcement |
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With immense pleasure, we introduce our newest Board of Director and a visionary leader, Professor Vincent O. Onywera. Professor Onywera is the Pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor Research, Innovation and Outreach at KCA University, Nairobi, Kenya. As an accomplished researcher, educator, and changemaker, Professor Onywera's exceptional expertise in physical activity, education, and public health will add great depth and energy to our purpose of elevating health for good among all students globally.
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Our important efforts in bringing health education and Whole Child Wellness programs to schools and community organizations across the globe wouldn’t be possible without partners in our corner!
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CATCH Promise Reaches India
We’re proud to work with HRIDAY, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health Houston), and UTHealth School of Public Health Austin to offer our evidenced-based physical education program for free to educators in Delhi, India through our CATCH Promise global health equity fund. Philanthropy, collaboration, and global partnership in action!
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CALFRESH PARTNER SPREADING POSITIVITY
An impactful and cute video share from our partners at CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Kings County who are doing amazing work in teaching students at Monroe Elementary School about the importance of physical activity, teamwork, and fun!
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PLT4M NOW OFFERING CATCH PROGRAMS
We have teamed up with PLT4M to reach even more educators across the U.S. who are focused on bringing innovative health and physical literacy programs to students! PLT4M customers can access CATCH materials on the program page in their accounts.
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We’re hiring! Learn more about our remote K-12 Health Education Sales Consultant and Director of Global Development openings.
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Abby Rose, our Director of Implementation & Engagement will present virtually at the 4th Annual Sacramento School Wellness Summit on September 20th at 3:30 p.m. PST. Learn more and register for her presentation on “A Framework for School-Wide Physical Activity Promotion & Healthy Culture Building”.
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CATCH partners are starting the school year off strong!
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