ODE and the Ohio Department of Health have released a report that will help schools better understand the positive correlation between healthy students and academic success. Titled 2008 Ohio School Health Profiles: Characteristics of Health Programs in Secondary Schools, the report is based on a survey of Ohio middle and high school principals and health education teachers about school health policies and programs.

The report describes how embedding student health goals into school life can create a culture of wellness that supports sustainable, coordinated health efforts. To see the report, click here, keyword search: health profiles.

For more information, contact:

Ohio Department of Education
Craig Wethington
Office of Safety, Health and Nutrition
craig.wethington@ode.state.oh.us
(614) 466-6837

Last Reviewed: 10/22/2009
Last Updated:  10/22/2009