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Exploring Boston’s Black Heritage Trail: Q&A with Ranger Shawn Quigley

The Black Heritage Trail, part of Boston’s African American National Historic Site, is more than a journey…

Healthy Communities, Physical Activity, Physical Education

Bringing Boston's Black History to Life: Q&A with Sage Morgan-Hubbard

Boston is often celebrated for its role in the American Revolution. However, its Black history is just as rich…

America's Healthiest Schools, Physical Activity, Physical Education

America’s Healthiest Schools Spotlight: Bringing Movement to Life at Richland One School District in South Carolina

Editor’s note: At Healthier Generation, we know that healthy schools don’t happen by chance. They’re built by…

Healthy Communities, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity

Long Island Teacher Brings Movement and Learning to Life with The Walking Classroom

Special education teacher Tara O’Shea is using movement to make learning more dynamic in her classroom at…

Healthy Schools, Physical Activity, Physical Education

Where Learning Meets Movement: Expanding Access for Gifted, Neurodivergent, and Twice Exceptional Students

How can learning environments adapt to the needs of all students? In Healthier Generation’s Wired to Move…

Fitness Break, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Healthy Schools, Out-of-school time, Physical Activity, Physical Education

Celebrate National Walking Day with The Walking Classroom

April 2 is National Walking Day! Started in 2007 by Healthier Generation’s co-founder, The American Heart…

Healthy Communities, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity

Amplifying Youth Voices: Career Exploration Day Encourages Young People to Advocate for Health Equity

Engaging with young people is key to promoting awareness of public health priorities, including vaccine uptake…

Health Education, Out-of-school time, Physical Activity

Ask a Children’s Health Expert: Supporting Wellness with Wearable Technology

Wearable technology like fitness trackers designed for young users have become increasingly popular. For…

Healthy Communities, Physical Activity, Social-Emotional Health

Six Ways to Make Your Home Accessible and Inclusive for Young People with Disabilities

In the United States, more than 25 percent of adults and more than 4 percent of children have been diagnosed…

Healthier Generation Partners With Fitbit on Healthy Tech Habits

Healthier Generation is working with Fitbit to provide evidence-based health content for kids and caregivers.

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