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Back-to-School Toolkit: Support Schools, Empower Students
Use this toolkit to get digital resources for social media promotion on student health and well-being as they head back to school.
What to know
- Schools play a critical role in providing students with health education, helping students feel connected, and referring students to mental and physical health services.
- Use these sample social media posts and graphics to promote the health and safety of students as they head back to school.
- Remember to tag @CDC_DASH on X and use #BacktoSchool!
Social media posts
Back-to-school
Start the school year off strong! Schools can provide a safe and supportive environment, which helps students feel connected and is critical to helping them mentally, physically, and academically. Learn more about what works: https://bit.ly/4faRaKL #BackToSchool
Mental health
Building connections with young people can help protect their mental health. A sense of belonging can make a big difference. Learn more about youth mental health and the power of connectedness.
#BackToSchool https://bit.ly/4bPTrIn
School connectedness
Helping students feel connected to school is a powerful tool for supporting their health and well-being. Learn about other benefits of school connectedness this #BackToSchool season. https://bit.ly/3zW9FlJ
Family connectedness
Families: Having regular conversations with teens about their health concerns, including mental health, can help reduce their risk behaviors and experiences. https://bit.ly/3zJxdKG #BackToSchool
Family involvement
Be a champion for your child and make a plan to get involved this school year! 🏅🏆 Explore ideas that fit your schedule and unique talents: https://bit.ly/3W79b3F #BackToSchool
What Works in Schools
CDC’s #WhatWorksInSchools program is a school-based approach to protecting adolescent health. It combines 3 proven strategies:
- Quality health education
- Referrals to health services
- Safe and supportive school environments
https://bit.ly/4faRaKL #BackToSchool
School meals
As families and students prepare for #BackToSchool, schools can encourage participation in school breakfast programs:
🏫 share the benefits of breakfast programs at open house night
⏰ incorporate breakfast models that fit within existing school schedules
💬 get input from students and parents about the food they would like offered
More ideas: https://bit.ly/3WbUBrR
Local wellness policies
#BackToSchool season is a great time to review local school wellness policies to ensure they support the needs of students, staff, and families. 🧐🔍 Get started with CDC’s Wellness Policy in Action Tool: https://bit.ly/3W4PJ7T
Sleep and healthy habits
A good night’s sleep is linked to better mental health and learning for students. 🛌 As #summer break comes to an end, learn how parents can help their children settle back into a healthy sleep routine: https://bit.ly/3y2yImI #BackToSchool
Physical activity
🍎 Teachers: As you prepare to head #BackToSchool, discover ideas and tips for creating a classroom supportive of physical activity (e.g., using movement as a reward for appropriate classroom behavior.): https://bit.ly/3zMnG5y
Classroom management
Teachers and other school staff can strengthen school connectedness by incorporating positive behavior management strategies in the classroom. Learn about classroom management approaches that work: https://bit.ly/3LuAErg #BackToSchool
Social media graphics
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