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Susan Yeargin; Rebecca M. Hirschhorn; William M. Adams; Samantha E. Scarneo-Miller – Journal of School Health, 2024
Background: The National Federation of State High School Associations provides recommendations regarding health and safety policies; however, policy development is governed at the state level. Given interstate differences in governance, the primary purpose was to describe processes that State High School Athletic Associations (SHSAAs) utilize to…
Descriptors: State Policy, High School Students, Student Athletes, Health
Alicia M. Hoke; Chelsea M. Keller; Caroline L. Grimm; Erik B. Lehman; Deepa L. Sekhar – Journal of School Health, 2024
Background: The whole school, whole community, whole child (WSCC) model suggests wellness councils, ongoing review of wellness policy, and a plan for evaluating set objectives are some of the key features needed to support school wellness infrastructure. This study explored the relationship between implementation of these infrastructure features…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Schools, Wellness, Educational Policy
Mark Murphy; Eric Ono – Journal of School Health, 2025
Background: Children residing in households with very low food sufficiency (VLFS), where there is "often" not enough to eat, are more likely to experience academic, health, and psychological challenges. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a temporary universal free school meals (UFSM) policy was implemented, improving food access for children…
Descriptors: Low Income Students, Lunch Programs, Breakfast Programs, Hunger
Nora Mélard; Alexandre Jacquemain; Julian Perelman; SILNE-R Consortium; Vincent Lorant – Journal of School Health, 2025
Background: Health policies are key social determinants of health, but may cause inequalities if their implementation does not match local needs and if resources are misallocated. This study tests the inverse prevention law on school tobacco policies, assessing inequity in their implementation and identifying contributing factors. Methods: A…
Descriptors: School Policy, Smoking, Program Implementation, Adolescents
Qin, Xiaoting; Zahran, Hatice S.; Leon-Nguyen, Michelle; Kilmer, Greta; Collins, Pamela; Welch, Paige; Malilay, Josephine – Journal of School Health, 2022
Background: Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. Schools can play an important role in coordinating asthma care. The purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of asthma-related school health policies and practices across states and how they have changed over time. Methods: Data were analyzed from 36 states that…
Descriptors: Diseases, School Policy, Health Promotion, Program Implementation
Implementation of Social Media Initiative in 2 Middle Schools: "Be Focused. Be Present. Be Somebody"
Julie Gazmararian; Grant Rivera; Sky Cupid Douglas; Eden Wakiweya; Parker Lincoln; Erin Harlow-Parker – Journal of School Health, 2025
Background: In response to escalating concerns about the pervasive use of digital media and research documenting the impact on adolescent well-being and academic performance, schools are exploring opportunities to reverse these concerning trends. Many schools respond with full or partial bans on social media use during the school day; however,…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Social Media, Middle Schools, Middle School Students
Mikaela Moore; Phoebe Balascio; Tausha Bonner-Johnson; José Garth; Britney Brinkman; Ashley V. Hill – Journal of School Health, 2024
Background: Comprehensive sex and sexuality education (CSE) is an evidence-based intervention associated with improved sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Currently, there are no standardized requirements for sex and sexuality education in the United States, despite expert recommendations. Contributions to Theory: In the United States, a…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Implementation, School Districts
Feinberg, Termeh; Parker, Elizabeth; Lane, Hannah; Rubio, Diana; Wang, Yan; Hager, Erin – Journal of School Health, 2021
Background: School-level implementation of district-level local wellness policies (LWPs) is needed to create school environments that promote nutrition and physical activity (PA). Disparities in classroom-specific LWPs implementation were examined. Methods: administrator survey (N = 756 schools; 24/24 districts) included 6 classrooms LWP…
Descriptors: School Policy, Board of Education Policy, Educational Environment, Nutrition
Bucher Della Torre, Sophie; Fabbi, Sidonie; Carrard, Isabelle – Journal of School Health, 2021
Background: School is an important setting to promote healthy eating habits for children. We compared the effects of 4 conditions on the nutritional quality of snacks brought to school. We also investigated teachers' opinions regarding the process, barriers, and facilitators in regulation implementation. Methods: We compared the nutritional…
Descriptors: Food, Nutrition, Eating Habits, Health Promotion
Kearns, Nancy E.; Kleinert, Jane O.; Dupont-Versteegden, Esther E. – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: Evidence-based comprehensive physical activity programs developed for public schools are abundant yet a theoretical framework for implementation of these programs is lacking. Implementation science in public service organizations is an emerging area of research, but has not been widely successful in the area of physical activity…
Descriptors: Intervention, Physical Activity Level, Program Implementation, Health Promotion
Thomas Packebush; Katherine Ahern; Barbara Brody; Katherine Gunter – Journal of School Health, 2025
Background: School-based physical activity (PA) programs are an equitable, evidence-based approach to combat health and PA disparities. This study examined factors associated with implementation of BE Physically Active 2Day (BEPA 2.0), a K-5 school-based PA program, and examined how support from Cooperative Extension via Supplemental Nutrition…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Teacher Attitudes, Physical Education, Evidence Based Practice
Kristen Belcher; Emily Fishman; Kat Ramirez-Mercado; Booker Marshall; Marisa DiPaolo; Elizabeth Jarpe-Ratner – Journal of School Health, 2024
Background: In 2013, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district passed a policy requiring schools to deliver comprehensive sexual health education (SHE) to all K-12th grade students. A performance improvement case study was conducted in the 2019-2020 school year to evaluate the implementation of the policy and identify lessons learned to support…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Public Schools, Elementary Secondary Education, Sex Education
Hasson, Rebecca E.; Eisman, Andria B.; Wassmann, Amy; Beemer, Lexie R.; Templin, Thomas; Malinoff, Lynn; Zernicke, Ronald; Rabaut, Lisa – Journal of School Health, 2023
Background: A mismatch between organizational priorities and system-level policies can negatively impact implementation and sustainment of classroom-based physical activity (PA) interventions. The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) present methods to systematically identify organization- and system-level implementation barriers, and (2) align…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Physical Activity Level, Intervention, Physical Activities
Everett Jones, Sherry; Glick, Sherry – Journal of School Health, 2018
Background: Schools are particularly vulnerable to pests, but integrated pest management (IPM) can address pest problems. This study describes IPM policies and practices and the extent to which they are associated with school characteristics. Methods: We analyzed data from the 2014 School Health Policies and Practices Study, a nationally…
Descriptors: Animals, Poisoning, Program Implementation, School Policy
Kajankova, Maria; Oswald, Jennifer M.; Terranova, Lauren M.; Kaplen, Michael V.; Ambrose, Anne F.; Spielman, Lisa A.; Gordon, Wayne A. – Journal of School Health, 2017
Background: By 2014, all states implemented concussion laws that schools must translate into daily practice; yet, limited knowledge exists regarding implementation of these laws. We examined the extent to which concussion management policies and procedure (P&P) documents of New York State school districts comply with the State's Concussion…
Descriptors: School Districts, State Legislation, Program Implementation, Educational Practices