News and Press
Developing HBI Learning Center In the NewsThe Eisenhut Elementary (Stanislaus Union SD) Afterschool Program, one of our newest developing HBI Learning Centers, was recently covered in the Modesto Bee! Physical activity, gardening, & healthy eating programs were all highlighted. Read the article here.
Two Ways to Improve the Health of StudentsIn two separate studies researchers have found that by giving students free fruits and vegetables as snacks, and by giving them a lunch period long enough to finish their lunch, we can improve their diets and health. Read more here.
CDC Study - School Meals 'Healthier Now than Ever Before"According to a study from the CDC, "The percentage of schools implementing practices to increase availability of fruits and vegetables and decrease sodium content in school meals increased from 2000 to 2014". Read more here.
Kaiser Permanente Helps the Healthy Behaviors Initiative Expand in the Central Valley
August 2015The Center for Collaborative Solutions (CCS) is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit at the East Bay Community Foundation to establish five Healthy Behaviors Learning Centers in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties over the next year. These Learning Centers will join 31 Healthy Behaviors Learning Centers across the state in promoting healthy eating and physical activity through changes in policy, practice, and environments. Read more here.
Torlakson Releases Blueprint for Great Schools Version 2.0California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has released A Blueprint for Great Schools Version 2.0, the latest iteration of the state road map for Education. Version 2.0 contains a recommendation (on page 8) to "Continue to build statewide capacity for expanded learning through the ongoing implementation of the CDE After School Division Strategic Plan. Read more and download the Blueprint here.
School's Out, Who Ate? June 2015
This CFPA report describes a summer nutrition gap that spans nearly 2 million kids across the state, meaning that 80% of children who rely on free or reduced-price lunches during the school year miss out on similar meals during the summer. Learn more here.
Expanding School Breakfast Drives Economic GrowthThis report, which examines the economic impact of increasing participation in the federal School Breakfast Program among California students, shows that a 10% expansion would generate $42.7 million in economic activity while creating nearly 1,000 new jobs. Read more here.
Newly Released State of the State The California AfterSchool Network has published State of the State of Expanded Learning in California 2014-2015. This report provides an overview of the public investment in expanded learning opportunities in California. It was released at the California Afterschool Challenge and was shared with members of the CA Legislature along with documents outlining the state investment in the ASES program for each legislative district. Read more here.
Soda Industry Fights Warning Labels on Sugary DrinksCalifornia lawmakers are trying to put warning labels on soda and sweetened drinks, but so far have been unsuccessful against the soda lobby. Read the story, which includes some excellent information about the dangers of drinking liquid sugar, here.
Moscoy Elementary School becomes the 27th Healthy Behaviors Learning Center in CaliforniaWe are thrilled to announce that the CAPS Program at Moscoy Elementary School has been certified as our newest Healthy Behaviors Learning Center! This San Bernardino City Unified School District program joins 26 other Healthy Behaviors Learning Center sites across California. The expanded learning program at Moscoy offers exceptionally high quality programming in dance, yoga, gardening, cooking, nutrition education, drumming, sports and science, and is making a real difference in the lives of students and their families and community. More than 160 children participate in exciting and engaging activities every day and are acquiring new skills, developing healthy eating habits and making physical activity a central part of their lives. Congratulations to the Site Director and her team, and to the CAPS leadership team, the administration and faculty, and families at Moscoy on your outstanding achievements!
If you would like to visit the site, learn from the staff and strengthen the quality of your own program, please contact Jackie Manor at 909-771-5356.
This is the first HBI Learning Center in Region 10.
New Changing Lives, Saving Lives GuideWe are pleased to announce that our updated Changing Lives, Saving Lives guide is now available both on our web site and also in the printed version. The guide was updated and published in March 2015, and reflects changes in the environment, research and new HBI Learning Centers’ experiences since the original March 2010 guide was published. Use this link to download your copy of the guide and also to download copies of the indicators to use in assessing your program. If you would like a hard copy, contact CCS here. This guide is an invaluable step-by-step tool to help you transform your afterschool program into an environment that supports healthy behaviors by your staff, students and families.
The State of Obesity: 2014
September 2014The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America's Health has released its 11th annual report on the obesity of the nation. Formerly known as "F as in Fat", the report reveals that after decades of rising obesity rates among adults, the pace of increase is beginning to slow, but rates remain high. Read more here.
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