Persevering with Creativity & Purpose
December 27, 2023 | By Eileen Kitrick
Physical education teacher, Michael Kier’s, 7th year of implementing CATCH curriculum Michael Kier, a 3rd-5th grade physical education teacher at Brookhollow Elementary in Lufkin, Texas, has passionately championed student health and well-being for nearly ten years and is now embarking […]
Read MoreAll It Takes is One Leap of Faith
December 27, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
The journey of Hannah Smith, a physical education and wellness leader at Three-Way ISD in Erath County, Texas “Don’t forget your why! Why, you became an educator. Why, you enjoy your field of choice so much. We are always evolving, […]
Read MoreNurturing a Vibrant School Culture of Health and Well-Being at Ealy Elementary
December 21, 2023 | By Eileen Kitrick
Ealy Elementary in Whitehall, Michigan has been experiencing a transformative shift through the adoption of our Whole Child Guided Journey all thanks to the generous support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. Staff and students are standing as beacons, embodying […]
Read MoreIdaho’s Youth Are Forging a Healthier Tomorrow
December 13, 2023 | By Eileen Kitrick
With a Strong Community of Hope, Anything is Possible In Idaho, where 1 in 4 youth use e-cigarettes, the urgency for vaping prevention is clear. More than 80 school communities are integrating the CATCH My Breath program into their curriculum […]
Read MoreJUUL Lawsuit Settlement
December 1, 2023 | By Eileen Kitrick
Millions of dollars will be distributed to over 1,500 school districts Due to a strong united front by educators and public health advocates, an instrumental milestone has been accomplished for the protection, safety, and well-being of thousands of youth across […]
Read MoreWest Virginia Educators are Taking a Stand
November 7, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
The youth vaping epidemic is not being ignored Middle and high school youth in West Virginia are reporting a significantly higher rate of e-cigarette use, surpassing the national average. In response, Governor Jim Justice along with public health partners have […]
Read MorePartner Spotlight October 2023
November 1, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
From a Small Town in Colorado: How a community partner implements CATCH Healthy Smiles Meet Kobi VanCleave with Prairie Family Center in Burlington, Colorado who shares her journey with implementing CATCH Healthy Smiles. Tooth decay is currently the most prominent […]
Read MoreEmpowering Wirt County Youth
October 6, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
Catalyzing Change in West Virginia’s Smallest County Recently, Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia and public health partners took a significant stand in addressing youth vaping, launching a statewide anti-vaping campaign (listen to the Governor’s announcement starting at 5:04). Over […]
Read MoreWhat it Means to Feel Good
August 29, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
How the global CATCH Community cares for their health and well-being Our physical, emotional, and mental well-being are deeply interconnected. Prioritizing each facet of our health can support us in flourishing every day. The CATCH Community spreads wide and far […]
Read MoreStrong Collaboration and Impact in Kenya
August 29, 2023 | By Hannah Gilbert
Students are becoming more active through physical education We were excited to announce in the spring the official launch of CATCH Kenya, an initiative to bring our evidence-based physical education program, CATCH PE Journeys, to Kenyan schools. Aligned to Kenya’s […]
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