January 31, 2019
Good attendance starts with a healthy mind and body
Mounting evidence shows poor physical and mental health is detrimental to students’ academic outcomes, which in turn negatively impacts long term health outcomes.
It’s a vicious cycle that the American Academy of Pediatrics says can be interrupted, however, if schools, pediatricians and organizations that support children’s health can come together to promote attendance and access to healthcare.
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