Wellness in the Schools (WITS) is a national non-profit that inspires healthy eating and fitness for kids in public schools.
See how we are ensuring access to
nourishing food and active play nationwide.
Written by: Alexina Cather As students returned to school this fall, they found more than just sharpened pencils and new classrooms waiting for them. Quietly yet significantly, school food policy … Continue reading “Back to School Means More than Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.”
Written by: Cait Olesky While schools are closed and many teachers and students are on summer break, the Wellness in the Schools team did not slow down. Between local community … Continue reading “Summer Highlights from Coast to Coast”
Written by: Alexina Cather After two years of transformative work in 1,035 New York City public schools, Wellness in the Schools (WITS) has completed one of its most ambitious efforts … Continue reading “Chefs in the Schools: A National Blueprint for Change”
Written by: Abby de Riel Welcome to WITS FIT BITS: short movement breaks that WITS Coaches lead throughout the school day to students in classrooms. Physical activity breaks during academic … Continue reading “Favorite FIT BITS to Try at Home”
Written by: Abby de Riel The C.H.E.F. Challenge — Children’s Health through Education and Food — has taken root this summer in Arkansas and Tennessee. Developed by Healthy Flavors, a … Continue reading “C.H.E.F. Challenge Takes Root in Arkansas & Tennessee”
Written by: Abby de Riel This summer, we welcomed Vanessa Cruz to join our ScratchWorks collective as a full-time Program Manager. This new position will propel our work even further: … Continue reading “Meet Vanessa Cruz, New ScratchWorks Program Manager”
Written by: Nancy Easton 20 Years. It’s interesting how I remember those initial years so well — principals and parents and teachers by our side, encouraging us to advocate for … Continue reading “Raising a Movement: 20 Years of Feeding and Fueling a Future”
Written by: Alexina Cather Our nation’s school food program, a vital lifeline for the nearly 14 million food-insecure children in America, has a long history dating back to the Great … Continue reading “USDA Budget Cuts Are a Risk Our Children Can’t Afford”
Written by: Abby de Riel In an ode to Women’s History Month, Wellness in the Schools celebrates its amazing female leaders who are reshaping the future of school food. Our … Continue reading “Meet the Modern Lunch Ladies”
Written by: Abby de Riel In honor of National Nutrition Month, our Chefs and Nutritionists came together from around the country to produce a special edition, featuring a favorite root … Continue reading “Spotlight on Sweet Potato”
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