PRESS RELEASE: Five SBCSS Schools Named America’s Healthiest Schools
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
Transforming lives through education
SAN BERNARDINO — Five alternative education schools led by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) have been named America’s Healthiest Schools by Alliance for a Healthier Generation, with support from Harmony SEL at National University, Kaiser Permanente and Kohl’s. In total, 781 schools, including 29 from San Bernardino County, received the recognition for implementing best practices around social-emotional health and staff well-being.
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“Supporting the evolving needs of our students is of the upmost importance,” said County Superintendent Ted Alejandre. “This recognition just reaffirms that the work we’re doing is making a difference in our students’ lives.”
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Each year, Alliance for a Healthier Generation recognizes schools for achievement in up to nine topic areas related to advancing physical, mental and social-emotional health of students, staff and families. Some topics include strengthening social-emotional health and learning, cultivating staff well-being, increasing family and community engagement, and improving nutrition and food access.
Among this year’s recipients, more than 75% of the awardees are Title I schools, and more than half serve a majority Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) students.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation recognized the following San Bernardino County school sites as America’s Healthiest Schools 2023 Awardees:
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San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Recognitions:
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San Bernardino County School District Recognitions:
One of the nation’s longest-running recognition programs, America’s Healthiest Schools honors and highlights school sites for achievements in supporting the whole health needs of students and staff members.
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The mission of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is to?transform lives through education. Working in collaboration with school districts, families, community partners and other agencies, we provide leadership, advocacy and services to ensure equitable, innovative and inspiring educational practices. This endeavor is essential to the quality of life and economic vitality of our communities.