Lincoln (Nebraska) Public Schools Located in state capital and home of University of Nebraska 2010 census = Lincoln population 258, nd largest public school district in Nebraska 36,485 students 37 elementary (K-5) schools, 11 middle (6-8) schools, 6 comprehensive high (9-12) schools Student ethnicity: White = 70.3% Two or More Races = 6.3% Hispanic/Latino = 11.4% Asian = 4.6% Black/African American = 6.5% American Indian/Alaska Native = 0.9% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander = 0.1%

LPS Health and Physical Education Health Education and Physical Education are separate curriculum areas Both have learning objectives tied to National Standards Both are graded as are other academic subjects Both are required for graduation

Health Education Required part of curriculum in K credit hours required for High School K-5 taught by classroom teachers 6-HS taught by health educators, physical educators, other certified teachers Comprehensive content over K-HS Minutes/Year = K HS

Physical Education Required part of curriculum in K credit hours required for High School K-12 taught by certified teachers endorsed in physical education Comprehensive content Frequency = 1-3 days/week K days/week 6-8 Daily for 2 semesters HS

Assessment Health Education Teacher-developed standards-based assessments District Common Assessments in 6-HS Physical Education – Teacher-developed standards-based assessments – District Skill Assessments in K-5 (based upon PE Metrics) – Fitnessgram® in grades 4-9

Teach a Kid to Fish Mission Statement We work to prevent and reduce childhood obesity by empowering Lincoln children and families to eat healthy and be active.

History of Teach a Kid to Fish A physician-directed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization In 2008 Dr. Karla Lester, a community pediatrician, left her practice to create this public health collaborative initiative Board of directors includes key stakeholders from community, including Health Department, School System, County Medical Society, physicians, business leaders, dietitians and policy experts

Goals of Teach a Kid to Fish Focus on building relationships with community organizations and leaders Measure baseline data related to local needs and health disparities Work on sustainable projects in areas of healthcare and schools

Working Groups Increase community awareness, participation and support of TKF mission Collaborate with other working groups on specific initiatives and work to broaden the net of working group members Work with the TKF Board to prioritize the specific action plans of the working group

Working Groups Promote consistent evidence-based prevention messages Advocate for environmental and policy changes to increase opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity

TKF Working Groups Healthcare School Systems Governmental Policies & Programs Community-Based Organizations & Faith Groups Childcare & Preschool Business, Worksites & Restaurants Youth