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Table of Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................................................2
The Impact of Health on Key Indicators of Academic Achievement........................3

Grades and Test Scores........................................................................................................3

Attendance.................................................................................................................................5

High School Graduation.......................................................................................................6

Staff Retention and Wellness.......................................................................................................7
Recommendations: Things We Can Do to Make a Difference......................................8

Linking Health and Learning Success Stories..................................................................10

Center Consolidated Schools..........................................................................................10
Rangeview High School: Aurora, Colorado..............................................................10
Redhawk Elementary School: Erie, Colorado........................................................11
Pueblo City Schools: Pueblo, Colorado......................................................................12

Health is Vital for Student Success: A Summary of Relevant Research...............13
Talking Points You Should Use to Make the Case...........................................................14

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