Family and consumer sciences (FCS) professionals educate leaders who will contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. A description of a collaborative classroom project designed to enhance students' understanding of healthy body images is shared. Students are provided with opportunities to work with their collegiate…

Health games and simulations which are inexpensive and require minimal preparation time are presented. Learning activities focus on drug knowledge, reproductive system knowledge, nutrition information, and alcohol abuse. (JN)

A physician and a teacher taught medical self-care skills to first and second graders. Content was based on students' own questions about physical examination techniques and basic health care. Appended is a discussion of school health education by a self-care advocate. A related article begins on page 86. (SJL)

This article focuses on the important role of the school nurse in promoting healthy lifestyle choices through networking, resource identification, and working with community partners. "Everyone Is Healthy at Northeast" was a health promotion program designed and presented in two ways: classroom lessons and a health fair. There were interactive…

Five holistic health concepts can be incorporated into physical education teaching: (1) integration of the whole person; (2) stress management techniques; (3) establishing a balanced, centered perspective through re-education; (4) awareness training; and (5) responsibility for personal well-being. Well-being is viewed from a physical, mental, and…

Innovations, ETS's corporate magazine, provides information on educational assessment for educators, school leaders, researchers and policymakers around the world. This issue on how classroom assessments in five U.S. states and several foreign countries expand educational opportunities for all students. Articles in this issue include: (1) Keeping…