TEACHERS LEAD BY EXAMPLE AT MAUI SCHOOLS AND GET READY FOR THE YEAR WITH BLUE ZONES PROJECT

As we all know, schools play an integral role in our community. From educating our keiki, to providing services for the community, Blue Zones Project understands and is grateful for all the schools throughout Hawaii that help raise a generation that will live happy, long lives!

Blue Zones Project has identified policies and programs schools can pursue to support student well-being. The more you implement, the more you optimize your school environment for better physical, emotional and social health so students can excel in the classroom.

We have all been taught to lead by example and that’s what the teachers in Central Maui are doing! Before students flooded the halls, Maui High School, Baldwin High School and Wailuku Elementary School staff took part in a Blue Zones Project activity.

All Wailuku Elementary School teachers, PCNC, library staff, security and principals voluntarily participated in a Purpose Workshop. This group of over 50 staff spent two hours of reflection and shared many stories and inspiration. Erin Brennan, a 5th grade teacher, expressed her excitement after the workshop, “I loved it because it was a great way to kick off the school year with an inspiration and a positive outlook!”

In addition, 275 staff members from Baldwin and Maui High Schools took part in the Blue Zones Story and signed the pledge to help make their community and schools happier and healthier! As they work toward becoming Blue Zones Approved Schools, they all expressed excitement for this welcomed change for the 2017-2018 schoolyear. They’re planning all types of fun, healthy activities for the year, including BYOB (Bring Your Own Blue Zones) lunches!

Want your child’s school to become a part of Blue Zones Project? Here are a few benefits:

  • Evidence-based strategies to help children grow up to be healthier, more productive members of society
  • The implementation of Blue Zones Project policies and programs increase student engagement and excellence in the classroom
  • Healthier students earn higher test scores, have higher attendance rates, and tend to be better adjusted and socially connected
  • Education of the entire family about how to improve well-being
  • Access to Blue Zones Project marketing collateral for classrooms, cafeteria, and hallways to support well-being efforts
  • Recognition for being part of an important community-wide project to improve well-being

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