The Learning Connection: What You Need to Know to Ensure Your Kids are Healthy and Ready to Learn demonstrates that physical activity supports academic achievement, well-nourished kids learn better and that healthier practices in schools can increase school revenue. The easy-to-read special report, released in 2013, is a roadmap for parents, educators, school administrators and school volunteers to create healthier school environments so the kids in their lives are better positioned to learn. It's a follow-up to Action for Healthy Kids' landmark 2004 report, The Learning Connection: The Value of Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity in Our Schools.

Speaker Information

Ellen Dillon is the Regional Field Manager, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic for Action for Healthy Kids.  Ellen works closely with schools and school stakeholders around school wellness and oversees grants to support school breakfast and wellness.  Ellen is a former elementary school teacher in MD and has been working in school wellness for the last five years.

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