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For middle and high school students, participating in school activities like sports, arts, and clubs can improve mental and physical health, boost academic performance, and increase the likelihood of graduation.
Average total cost for the school year was $302 per student in sports, $218 for arts, and $124 for clubs. 27% of parents from lower-income families cited a drop in participation in school activities due to cost. 1 in 4 students from lower-income families did not participate in any school activities in 2015-16.
Participating in school sports, clubs, and arts has well-established health and social benefits for middle and high school students.
With less than a month until election day, presidential candidates have limited time to make their case to the American public.
This October is the 10th anniversary of National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying was rated as adults’ number one children’s health concern in the annual NPCH Top 10 Report.
Each year, dozens of US children die from influenza-related illness. With flu season fast approaching, it's time to think about vaccination.
Health education is required for most middle and high school students in the United States. While schools typically cover general wellness topics like nutrition and physical activity, required content varies by state and district.
Sharing photos of babies and children on social media – often called “sharenting” – is a common practice among parents who are used to sharing details about their lives online.
Most parents say schools should, and do, teach wellness, drug/alcohol abuse, and sex education. Two-thirds of parents say schools definitely should cover emotional/mental health, yet only one-third say it is currently covered. Over 60% of parents want students to learn basic first aid and CPR.