“NSBA encourages local school boards to recognize that health
and learning are integrally linked and that schools are a
critical link in community-wide efforts to promote life-long
health and prevent health-risk behaviors.” Working with and
through its state school boards association partners, the
National School Boards Association (NSBA) helps school board
leaders and educators make informed decisions about issues that
affect students’ academic achievement and healthy development.
We do this by providing relevant and up-to-date information,
technical assistance, and professional development on evidence-
based policies, programs, and practices. NSBA’s school health
activities have been conducted in collaboration with the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since 1987. The school
health program was founded and led by the tireless Brenda Z.
Greene until her retirement in 2011. See Publications for a list
of resources and journal articles produced by NSBA on various
school health topics. Visit NSBA’s