Loading...
Health and the Cities: The Responses of Educational Leaders to Health Education Policy
Citations
Altmetric:
Genre
Thesis/Dissertation
Date
2025-08
Advisor
Committee member
Group
Department
Educational Leadership
Subject
Permanent link to this record
Collections
Research Projects
Organizational Units
Journal Issue
DOI
https://doi.org/10.34944/c4ba-2820
Abstract
This study examines the health education policies across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as the responses of educational leaders in three school districts—Chicago Public Schools, Oakland Unified School District, and the School District of Philadelphia, to investigate the impact of these policies on students' health risk behaviors and school leaders’ practices. Given the increasing recognition of schools as critical sites for health promotion, this research explores how principals implement and engage with health education policies and the challenges they face in doing so.
The study analyzes variations in policy implementation and effectiveness using survey data from students and school administrators. Key findings indicate inconsistencies in policy adoption, with resource limitations and administrative support playing pivotal roles in successful implementation. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing health education strategies, including increased funding, targeted professional development, and stronger policy enforcement mechanisms to support the implementation of school-based comprehensive health education.
Description
Citation
Citation to related work
Has part
ADA compliance
For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact scholarshare@temple.edu