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When students feel nourished, active, respected, and connected, they strive for success and aim higher. A positive wellness culture isn't a "nice to have." It's a “must” for academic and future success. Read the full GENYOUth Insights report here: shorturl.at/DT04s

New research from GENYOUth reveals that students in schools with a strong culture of wellness are 2 to 4 times more likely to report positive future expectations. The difference that a wellness culture makes is striking:

✅ 95% of students plan to graduate high school(vs. 58% in schools with a weak wellness culture) ✅ 92% expect a lot of themselves in the future (vs. 33%) ✅ 91% have high goals and expectations for themselves (vs. 29%) ✅ 83% always try to do better in their schoolwork (vs. 17%)

Grateful for a room full of school nutrition professionals, nurses, and wellness coordinators ready to elevate student voice and build school cultures where every student can thrive.   #hkhp26 #StudentWellness #StudentEngagement

What do students say they need to show up, engage, and thrive? Today at the 2026 Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit, we heard it straight from a student himself. 🎤   "Present, Engaged, and Thriving: The Power of a Wellness Culture in Schools"

To build student voice into the menu selections. It’s been a win-win. When students have input into decisions that impact them, they are more likely to participate and thrive.

The research shows that when students feel respected, nourished, active, and connected — they show up.📚 Meaningful student engagement is a key part of the equation. Sam’s story brings this to life, and he shared how he worked with his school nurse and school nutrition department

Brought together GENYOUth’s Laura Hatch, school nurse Heather Nee and GENYOUth National Youth Council member Sam, who highlighted new youth-informed research from GENYOUth through his lived experience.

Learn more and support your favorite entrepreneur by following this link entrepreneurofimpact.org/browse/2026!

The Entrepreneur of Impact competition is gaining momentum! Competitors are working their way from the Semi-Finals to the Final Round.

This competition proudly benefits GENYOUth in our mission to provide schoolchildren with greater access to nutrition and physical activity. You can help decide who becomes the next Entrepreneur of Impact!

Soon, one entrepreneur will receive an appearance in an Entrepreneur Magazine advertorial, $25,000, and a one-on-one mentoring session with @thesharkdaymond.

Engagement starts with showing up. And students show up when we meet their most fundamental needs. See what else youth are telling us → shorturl.at/DT04s #StudentWellness #SchoolHealth #YouthVoices

Our new GENYOUth Insights report confirms what youth are telling us: school meals and physical activity aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential to the school day. 🏃 2 in 3 students with strong attendance say physical activity makes them want to come to school each day.

🍽️ 9 in 10 say breakfast and lunch make the whole school day better. 💡 More than half report that eating school breakfast improves their focus, academic performance, and mental well-being.

🚨 FINAL DAY 🚨    Today is your last chance to apply for NFL FLAG-In-School and become a PLAY 60 Champion!    Don’t miss the opportunity to bring flag football—and more movement—to your school.    Apply now: flag.genyouthnow.org    #NFLFLAGInSchool #PLAY60

⏰ Just one day left!   Celebrate National Physical Fitness Month by applying for a FREE NFL FLAG-In-School kit, becoming a PLAY 60 Champion, and bringing more movement to your students.   Apply by tomorrow: flag.genyouthnow.org   #MoveInMay

We are deeply grateful for her partnership in advancing GENYOUth’s mission in collaboration with CEO @AMKRD helping ensure more youth are nourished, active, and empowered to thrive. Congratulations, Nancy, and thank you for all you do #ManhattanPowerList #SocialImpact

We are proud to celebrate GENYOUth Board Chair Nancy Dalton, Director at Amazon, who was honored last night with the Social Impact Award at the @SchnepsMedia Manhattan Power List! 🌟

Nancy’s leadership and commitment to community, opportunity, and meaningful impact continue to inspire all of us.