Monday, March 12, 2012

K-12 Parents and the Public - Education Week

K-12 Parents and the Public - Education Week:

K-12 Parents and the Public


Publication Gives Schools 'How To' Ideas for Involving Parents in School Health

Malia and Sasha Obama certainly know where their mom stands on the matter of healthy living. When it comes to the first lady, so does most of America.
A new government publication aims to help schools enlist parents in promoting and sustaining health in their children.
Published by the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), Parent Engagement: Strategies for Involving Parents in School Health covers how schools can connect with parents about health education for children, engage parents in the subject matter, and ultimately sustain ongoing interest in the mission.
DASH recommends that school administrators begin with an assessment to determine how