Health

Article by Melissa E. DeRosier, PhD, founder of 3C Institute Researchers and educators alike have identified skills like ‘critical thinking,’ ‘collaborating,’ and ‘leadership’ as vital for success in school and the workplace in the 21st Century. Similarly, students must be skilled in self-regulation, self-awareness, and relationship skills to achieve under Common Core State Standards. A knowledge base of facts, formulas, and information is no longer sufficient—today’s learners must be socially and emotionally healthy. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is not an add-on or ‘would-be-nice’ any longer—SEL is the foundation upon which academic success is now built. To solve problems, you

The North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) applauds and supports the inclusion of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) in both the findings and recommendations that were adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly’s House Legislative Research Commission (LRC) Committee on Food Desert Zones and approved by the main LRC on May 13. PTAs were referenced in both the school gardens findings and recommendations for school breakfasts. Findings included that school gardens are important tools for helping students be involved and connected with healthy foods. Additionally, there is a need for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), school boards, and PTA units across the

The Poe Center for Health Education has received grant funding to provide free nutrition and physical activity series to a limited number of Title I elementary schools in Wake County and some surrounding counties. This free programming can be delivered in the classroom. Have questions or wish to schedule? Contact Kate at [email protected] or 1-866-402-4799 ext. 399 to find out if your school community can take advantage of this free opportunity. Series Overview Wholesome Routines 3rd-5th grade, 6 lessons, 45-60 minutes each lesson Wholesome Routines provides six interactive nutrition and physical activity lessons per grade level. These lessons reinforce the same fundamental health

Child health is one of NCPTA’s top legislative priorities. Yet some families continue to face challenges when access to healthy foods is limited or not fully utilized. NCPTA will address these concerns and also present on policies and activities that promote health and access to nutritious foods during the House of Representatives Committee on Food Desert Zones meeting on March 24 at 1 p.m.. If you are interested in listening to the audio broadcast of the Committee meeting on March 24, you can go to the North Carolina General Assembly’s audio link for Room 544. NCPTA’s Legislative Priority on Health