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What Works in Schools: (PDF, 503 KB) The first in a series of two-page papers summarizing evidence-based and promising strategies that focus on helping people eat healthier and be more active.  

 

Weighing and Measuring in Schools (PDF, 1.69 MB) - This document has been developed with the following objectives: 1) to help schools to be better informed when making the decision of whether or not to weigh and measure students; 2) to provide guidance and policy recommendations to schools that choose to weigh and measure students: and 3) to provide resources for schools to create environments supportive of healthy lifestyles.  To order a hard copy, contact Mary Pesik.

 

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Governor's School Health Award 

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Information on how to make your school a healthier place and how to apply for the School Health Award.

Physical Education

  Best Practices Directory

A summary of a variety of physical education (PE) activities and lessons submitted by Wisconsin teachers.

Got Dirt?

A program designed to assist with the implementation of school, community, and child care gardens. 

Recent topics of interest:

  • Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program (exit DHFS): Learn more about the program's implementation, as Wisconsin was one of six states funded in 2005 to provide a fresh fruit or vegetable snack during the school day in 25 selected schools.

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Last Updated: June 30, 2008