Get prepared for the back-to-school season with our evidence-based and informed resources!

For over 40 years, ETR has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of youth and communities by championing science. Education is a critical component of that, which is why ETR makes sure our tools meet the needs of educators where they are across all levels and services.  

As a national organization that envisions a world where all individuals and communities achieve their best health, we’re grateful to those making a meaningful impact by educating youth with our programs and materials in the classroom.

In this week’s newsletter:

• View the NEW website for HealthSmart—a K-12, skills-based health education curriculum developed by ETR—for updated navigation tabs, enhanced lesson overviews, and more!
• Watch our FREE on-demand recording with PATCH (Providers and Teens Communicating for Health), on “Building Youth-Adult Partnerships to Advance Adolescent Health.”
• Read our blog post on the “5 Benefits of Physical Activity in the Classroom for Students.”
• Shop our upcoming limited-time offer for FREE shipping in the ETR Store with our promotional code PH2025 to stock up on health promotion materials!

— The ETR | Education, Training, Research Team

HealthSmart is a K–12, skills-based health education curriculum designed to empower students to make healthy choices. The program offers lessons that present essential health concepts and give students opportunities to practice vital health skills, which supports healthy behavior outcomes both now and in the future.

There have been significant updates for both print and digital HealthSmart users:

• HealthSmart has moved to www.healthsmartk12.org.
• The digital platform now features updated navigation tabs, including enhanced program and lesson overviews.
• Skills-based lessons are now clearly labeled with icons to identify the specific skills addressed.
• K-5 lessons include an expanded materials and preparation section, a comprehensive list of health terms, and tips to support diverse learners.

View the new website and its upcoming features at the dark blue button above. Interested in trying out HealthSmart for your students? Check out their offer for a 30-day FREE trial here.

Looking to meaningfully connect with youth this back-to-school season? Check out our FREE webinar with PATCH (Providers And Teens Communicating for Health) available to watch on-demand! We are joined by Erica Koepsel, Director of Youth Engagement at PATCH, and a Teen Educator/Special Projects Youth Partner to discuss “Building Youth-Adult Partnerships to Advance Adolescent Health.”

During the 30-minute recording, they share three tips that come from PATCH’s youth engagement model, which focuses on bringing youth-voice into important adolescent health conversations needed for youth to become healthy, connected, and thriving adults. Access the can’t-miss conversation at the button that reads, ‘Watch Now!’

Young people moving their bodies is crucial to their health and well-being—but only 20 to 28% of 6-17 year olds meet the 60 minutes of daily physical activity recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

Schools and educators are in a unique position to help students meet these guidelines to achieve their best health. Classrooms are not only a space to teach valuable skills, but to inspire healthy habits for a lifetime.

Not sure how to begin adding physical activity into the mix of education and day-to-day classroom activities as a teacher? Read our blog for a short list of physical activities to try out before creating that next lesson plan and learn about the benefits for students! Estimated read time: 4 minutes.

Starting September 15, get FREE shipping on select orders from the ETR Store when you use the promo code PH2025 when placing your order. We have pamphlets, posters, and curricula available for public health departments, healthcare clinics, schools, college health centers, and community-based organizations. 

Be sure to share with educators, healthcare professionals, and public health staff working to improve the health and well-being of youth and communities. This promo code can be used multiple times throughout the special offer period, so take the time to stock up on health promotion materials while you can!