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Opportunities for Mississippi and Beyond |
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We’re heading to Mississippi next week! Our team will stop in three cities across the state for the 2026 HQIM Caravan. Come and see us to explore resources and ask questions. Learn more about our state-aligned programs, when and where you can attend our sessions on health and PE, and how to schedule time to connect with a community partnership manager on our Mississippi webpage.
Additionally, K-8 educators in Mississippi have access to CATCH Mental Wellness training for free. Thanks to support from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, Moody Foundation, and The Meadows Foundation educators in Texas, California, New York, and Louisiana can also access the training, along with curriculum and resources, at no cost. Let us know you’re interested in working together to improve student well-being.
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Trending on our digital platform |
The CATCH Educators’ Club is free to anyone who has or creates a CATCH account. It is a resource hub featuring health, nutrition, mindfulness, and physical activities. As well as a Community Buzz space to connect with educators across the globe on health topics and programs.
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How has state-level support or advocacy influenced the programs, resources, or training available to you and your students?
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| Las Estatuas, or “statues,” is a fun and active game that originates from Peru!
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Curriculum and Professional Development Updates |
After successful pilots with educators and school communities, the following professional development sessions are now open for general availability:
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- Health Ed Journeys: Principles & Best Practices
- CATCH Mental Wellness Training
- CATCH My Breath: Students-Teach-Students
- Substance Misuse Prevention
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- CATCH Early Childhood is now fully available in Spanish (Physical Activity Pack and Nutrition Lessons), thanks to generous support from our partners at UC CalFresh.
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Learn more about these updates and how they can support your work and book an upcoming PD session with us!
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Can a school-based program really change student behavior? Turns out, the answer is “yes,” and the proof is powerful.
A new NIH-funded study from UTHealth Houston found that students who participated in CATCH My Breath were nearly four times less likely to try vaping by 8th grade than those who did not.
In November, we hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Mantey and Dr. Kelder, lead and senior authors on the study and consultants in national litigation against the vaping industry. During the discussion, we explored:
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- What’s actually working to prevent vaping before it starts
- How districts are implementing CATCH My Breath and empowering students
- New professional development opportunities
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School Community of Practice Rio Grande Valley |
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In partnership with Legacy Valley Baptist Foundation, we awarded $20,000 across five districts in our Rio Grande Valley (RGV) School Community Practice cohort. The funded projects support student and staff wellness through initiatives like staff appreciation and wellness programs, hands-on nutrition experiences for students and families, and expanded access to inclusive physical education equipment. Together, these efforts are projected to reach more than 11,900 students, families, and staff. If you're in the RGV area and want to be part of this work, sign up and we'll let you know when the next meeting is.
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Building a Movement in Connecticut |
From Idaho to New York City, CATCH My Breath has helped communities of all sizes address vaping with confidence and consistency. We’re excited to share that the Connecticut Department of Public Health has awarded us a grant to provide CATCH My Breath to eligible middle and high schools in select counties to build capacity for this important work. This includes program materials, all three training tiers, along with a dedicated youth service-learning project at no-cost. If you or someone in your network are interested and ready to engage, please fill out our form.
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Our mission to foster communities that thrive in mind, heart, and body is made possible by a global network of partners, educators, and leaders who bring health and wellness to life every day.
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The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
ACER and the Tasmanian Government partnered in creating a student well-being directory helping schools find evidence-based programs that support student well-being and improve learning outcomes for primary and secondary students across Australia. We are proud to have CATCH My Breath included, creating more accessibility for this program globally.
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The State of Utah
Utah State Board of Education has approved CATCH Health Ed Journeys, marking an exciting step forward for consistent, high-quality health education in Utah.
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Public Service Announcement (PSA) Student Winners
Congrats to the eight students from New York City who have been selected as winners in the third and final round of our CATCH My Breath New York City Schools PSA Contest. Explore their inspiring work on our blog.
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Michelle Rawcliffe, CATCH Curriculum & Content Manager
Federal policy is shifting in ways that could shape public health education for years to come. SHAPE America and the Society of State Leaders of Health and Physical Education recently hosted The Power of State Advocacy webinar. State leaders, including Michelle, a representative for Connecticut, shared strong examples of how effective advocacy is in strengthening health and physical education across their states.
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- Try one of our “Pick One” activities on social media to slow down and reconnect this season! The CATCH team wishes you a healthy and inspired new year.
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