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BPS Forum: Reducing Health Disparities to Close the Achievement Gap

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

Boston, MA

BPS Forum: Reducing Health Disparities to Close the...

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You are cordially invited to

A Boston Public Schools Forum

 

Reducing Health Disparities

to Close the Achievement Gap

 

Tuesday, December 13

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

 

Rabb Auditorium | Boston Public Library | Copley Square


BPS Healthy Students

 

Hosted by the Boston Public Schools Health & Wellness Task Force

Co-Sponsored By The Boston Public Health Commission, Children's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, New England Dairy and Food Council, Partners HealthCare & Boston Education Funders

  • Learn about "Healthy Connections," the district’s health and wellness strategic plan.
  • Engage with educators and community partners working to reduce health disparities and close the achievement gap.  
  • Identify opportunities for community partners, funders, and other key stakeholders to support and collaborate with the Boston Public Schools on efforts to improve student health and wellness.

 

Keynote address

“Healthier Students are Better Learners:

A Missing Link in School Reforms”

Dr. Charles Basch

Richard March Hoe Professor of Health Education,

Columbia University Teachers College

 

Featuring:

 Mayor Thomas M. Menino

Superintendent Carol R. Johnson

 

Q & A  |  Healthy Breakfast  |  Student Performance  |  Physical Activity

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