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HSC works at the intersection of health, education, community and sustainability to ensure every child can attend school healthy and ready to learn.
What does the future of health care in schools look like amid federal funding cuts? A new article published today in JAMA Health Forum by HSC and partners provides our take: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #SchoolMedicaidMatters
Federal Funding Cuts and the Future of Health Care in Schools
This Viewpoint discusses threats to and protections for school-based health services.
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September 22, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Our new brief provides an update on the increase in federal funding that seven states have received since implementing a more comprehensive school Medicaid program: Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico and North Carolina.

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July 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
📘 How does student connectedness impact attendance?

Find out April 1 during the next Attendance Awareness Campaign webinar! Learn practical strategies to strengthen a sense of belonging & engagement. #YourPresenceMatters

🔗 Save your spot! www.attendanceworks.org/resources/we...
March 30, 2026 at 5:06 PM
In two weeks, join @aft.org's Share My Lesson to hear Miesha Parker explain her personal experience with educators' power as mandatory reporters + how to powerfully support family well-being. bit.ly/3MWXcVW
From Mandatory Reporting to Mandated Support: Understanding Educator Power to Transform Family Crisis Response
Educators hold five distinct forms of power when interacting with struggling families: professional authority, daily access to children, documentation power, community trust, and system privilege. But...
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March 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Schools play a vital role in meeting Rural Health Transformation goals to improve rural health outcomes. Our blog highlights states that included school-related initiatives in their project abstracts + ways states can improve school Medicaid implementation: healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/how-sta...
How States Are Partnering With Schools to Advance Rural Health Programs | Healthy Schools Campaign
From expanding Medicaid-funded school-based health centers to fostering collaboration with other health organizations, states recognize the vital role schools play in delivering care in rural areas.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Students succeed when they are healthy – and schools play a huge role in keeping kids healthy. But school health funding is at risk. Join us 2/26 for a roundtable discussion + Q&A about the role you can play to protect school Medicaid and student health in your state. bit.ly/protect-student-health
February 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
How does school Medicaid work in your state? How well does your Medicaid state plan support behavioral health and substance use services in schools? Our new explainer can help you take on these weedy questions and identify areas for improvement. healthystudentspromisingfutures.org/resources/st...
Advancing Student Behavioral Health and Substance Use Prevention Services: Understanding How School Medicaid Works in Your State - Healthy Students, Promising Futures
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January 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
In this moment, when children, families and public schools need everyone’s support, HSC is intently focused on strengthening our mission-focused work. Join us by supporting HSC and making an investment in a more positive future! healthyschoolscampaign.org/donate/
December 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Schools are essential for children's access to health services, and Medicaid plays a key role. However, the 2025 federal reconciliation law puts the school Medicaid program at risk. In a new Views from the Field article, Jessie Mandle of @healthyschoolscampaign.org outlines the risks of these cuts:
Protecting Children’s Access to Health Care in Schools: The Impact of Medicaid Cuts on School Health Services - Grantmakers In Health
“Due to the remote area we serve, our students have little to no access to medical services otherthan those provided in schools.”—Superintendent from a rural school district in Michigan. Schools are…
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December 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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The #MWRD joined the Space to Grow doubleheader on Friday, Nov. 7, for new schoolyard ribbon-cutting ceremonies at two #Chicago schools with our partners at Openlands, Chicago Department of Water Management,
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November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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We’re obsessulated with green, as Glinda would say—green infrastructure that is! And in just a clock tick, Space to Grow™ partners complete five CPS schoolyards across #Chicago. 🩷💚

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December 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Our new brief highlights how Medicaid cuts could affect the provision of school-based substance use services and reverse progress on substance use prevention and community resilience. Learn more about opportunities to mitigate the harm to states + schools: healthyschoolscampaign.org/dev/wp-conte...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Last month Dr. White-Newsome highlighted the impact of cuts to crucial safety net programs on already overburdened and underinvested communities. “Our children cannot afford for us to stand by silently,” she insists. Take action for healthy schools today: healthyschoolscampaign.org/cfg-take-act...
October 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
ICYMI: Watch the Change for Good recording and take action! Hear from national leaders on the importance of taking action now to support children, families and public schools. Listen to the recording to learn what YOU can do and take action now. healthyschoolscampaign.org/dev/wp-conte...
October 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Did you miss our Change for Good forum? No worries - the recording is now available! Take a moment to listen to the powerful words of featured keynote speaker, Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome, who reminds us of our ABC's and the important work to support the whole child: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbUW...
2025 Change for Good
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September 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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educators often send suspicions of student exposure to illicit substances to child protective services

engaging families is effective prevention (whether or not you discuss drugs)

learn more in a #MandatedSupport research & action brief w/ @healthyschoolscampaign.org

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September 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Healthy Schools Campaign is doubling down on our mission of making schools healthier places for all students.

Join our Change for Good virtual event TODAY to get involved & learn what is at stake for children, public schools and communities. Register 👉 healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It’s not too late to register for our virtual Change for Good forum!

Join us tomorrow to hear how cuts to safety net programs will impact children in every community across our country and learn what you can do to support students and schools: healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Panel Spotlight! Join HSC's #ChangeForGood forum this Wednesday as we host a dialogue with leaders in school food, school health services and SEL. Register now to listen in on a dynamic conversation with featured panelists Tarrah DeClemente & Ron Tanimura.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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HSC is pleased to announce that Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome will be a featured speaker at our virtual Change for Good forum! Join us to hear about the impact of new federal policies on communities, environmental justice work + climate resilience efforts.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We’re one week away from Change for Good! Don’t miss your chance to hear from leaders in climate resilience, school food and school health at next week’s virtual forum. Reserve your spot today! healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Want to hear from leaders in climate resilience, school food + school health how federal policy will impact students, public schools and communities? Join Healthy Schools Campaign on Wednesday, September 17 at 11am CT for our virtual Change for Good forum! healthyschoolscampaign.org/events/chang...
September 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The massive budget bill OBBBA includes significant changes to Medicaid policy that will negatively affect student, family and school health. HSC's new blog takes a look at how Medicaid cuts will impact schools and ways for states to help mitigate harm. healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/impact-...
The Impact of Federal Medicaid Cuts on States and School Districts | Healthy Schools Campaign
The massive budget bill known as “OBBBA” (HR1) includes significant changes to Medicaid policy that will negatively affect the health of students, families, schools and communities. There are, however...
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September 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Back to school season is here in Chicago, but we’re still celebrating summer harvests from the school gardens we support through our Parents United for Healthy Schools program with partners! Parent garden teams grew and gathered an incredible variety of produce. 🥬🌱🥒💜
August 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM