School Success

Education and health care significantly influence well-being and health outcomes, especially throughout adolescence. In fact, doctors note that performance in school is highly reflective of a child's current and future health. Despite knowledge of this connection, pediatricians are rarely aware of their patients' school performance and have a limited understanding of the education system. Fostering collaboration and aligning efforts within the health and education sectors is a critical step towards building stronger and healthier communities. On June 14, 2018, the National Academies convened a workshop to discuss how efforts within the health sector can support children's education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and to explore the barriers between these sectors. The committee also examined case examples of health-education collaboration and opportunities in policy. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 The Relationship Between Education and Health3 Exploring the Role of the Health Sector in Supporting Educational Success and Improving Outcomes4 Case Examples of HealthEducation Collaboration to Improve Specific Educational Outcomes5 Exploring Policy Issues and Opportunities6 Reflections on the DayAppendix A: ReferencesAppendix B: Biographical Sketches of Presenters and Moderators