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Our mission is to foster learning environments that support optimal child health and well-being.

06/03/2026

Bring families to the table. 🍎

Family Meal Grants help schools strengthen family engagement, increase awareness of school meal programs, and celebrate the important work of school nutrition professionals.

Action for Healthy Kids and Kellanova are offering mini-grants and resources to support Family Meal Events during Fall 2026.

Apply by June 12, 2026: 🔗 in first comment

Eligibility: Districts participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are eligible to apply.

How to apply: Grant applications are available through Action for Healthy Kids’ District Impact Network. The link will take you to the District Impact Network portal, where you can log in or create a free account to access the application.

05/31/2026

Professional learning should fit your schedule.

TrustEd On Demand Trainings give educators and youth-serving professionals flexible, self-paced learning they can access anytime, anywhere.

Explore practical, evidence-informed trainings focused on:
• Building trusted relationships with young people
• Youth mental health and va**ng prevention
• Strategies you can apply right away

Start learning on your time:
trustededucation.org/get-training/

05/29/2026

Professional learning should fit your schedule.

TrustEd On-Demand Trainings give educators and youth-serving professionals flexible, self-paced learning they can access anytime, anywhere.

Explore practical, evidence-informed trainings focused on:
• Building trusted relationships with young people
• Youth mental health and va**ng prevention
• Strategies you can apply right away

Start learning on your time:
trustededucation.org/get-training/

05/27/2026

Did you miss “The Movement Imperative” webinar? Or maybe you want to watch it again? 🎥

Catch the replay on the Action for Healthy Kids YouTube channel to see how schools and districts are embedding movement throughout the school day to create healthier, more active learning environments for students.

The conversation was compelling, practical, and inspiring, featuring perspectives from district leaders, national experts, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, and a thoughtful, eloquent contribution from a 10th-grade student about why movement matters for wellness, confidence, engagement, and learning. 🎓

🔗 Link in first comment.

Carolina Panthers
GENYOUth

05/26/2026

A big thank you to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for sharing such a meaningful message with educators and district leaders during “The Movement Imperative” webinar last week. 🏈

Bryce reminded us that movement and physical activity help students build confidence, stay focused, work together, and feel ready to learn.

He shared:
“When students have opportunities to move during the school day, they feel more energized, more confident, and more ready to learn.”

Learn more about NFL FLAG-In-School PLAY 60 Champions, and how districts can help expand physical activity opportunities for students: links in first comment

Carolina Panthers News
genyouthnow

05/20/2026

Healthier students are better learners. Our webinar made that crystal clear. 🏃‍♀️

Thanks to our expert panelists for an energizing and insightful discussion about movement, student wellness, and creating healthier, more active schools:

• Dr. Jayne Greenberg, North America Chair for the International Sport and Culture Association
• Shellie Pfohl, Chief Growth Officer at Action for Healthy Kids
• Dr. Jenny Withycombe, Assistant Director of HPE at Portland Public Schools

The inclusion of Ellise from the GENYOUth Youth Council, a 10th-grade student, brought a crucial perspective to the webinar and reinforced the importance of movement, wellness, and belonging in schools.

Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing the replay and additional highlights soon.

05/16/2026

Turn knowledge into action.

Our Train-the-Trainer session helps you translate proven strategies into real-world practice, so you can support others in strengthening relationships with young people.

🗓 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM MT
💻 Free, virtual

Designed for professionals who train and support adults working with youth.

Register today: link in first comment 👇

05/15/2026

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and we’re celebrating the power of physical activity in schools. 🏃‍♀️🏈

Join us on May 19 at 12 PM ET for “The Movement Imperative,” a live webinar exploring how districts are creating healthier, more active school environments that support student engagement, well-being, and learning.

When schools prioritize physical activity, students are better prepared to thrive, both in and out of the classroom.

Register Now: 🔗 https://bit.ly/435sApu

Plus, tune in for a special message from an NFL player. Hint: QB 🐆

05/14/2026

Two major opportunities. One goal: healthier, more active schools. 👟

It's National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and you have two opportunities to take action now!

🏈 DUE TOMORROW: MAY 15
Apply for NFL FLAG-In-School PLAY 60 Champions, a district-level opportunity to expand physical activity opportunities for students.

🎥 MAY 19 AT 12 PM ET
Register for “The Movement Imperative,” a live national webinar focused on how schools are elevating movement across the school day.

When schools prioritize movement, students are healthier, more engaged, and better prepared to learn.

🔗 Explore both opportunities via the links in the first comment.

GENYOUth
Portland Public Schools
ISCA - International Sport and Culture Association

05/12/2026

NEXT WEEK: Join us for a live WEBINAR on how districts are building movement-rich schools that support learning, well-being, and student success.

Movement supports more than physical activity; it helps students focus, engage, and feel ready to learn throughout the school day.

“The Movement Imperative: Fueling Movement Across the School Day” will feature leaders sharing practical strategies and district-level approaches for making movement part of the everyday student experience.

⭐️ Jayne Greenberg, North America Chair, International Sport and Culture Association
⭐️ Shellie Pfohl, Chief Growth Officer, Action for Healthy Kids
⭐️ Dr. Jenny Withycombe, Assistant Director of HPE, Portland Public Schools

📅 May 19 | ⏰ 12 PM ET

Register link in first comment 👇

genyouthnow
ISCA - International Sport and Culture Association
Portland Public Schools

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