19 leaders support critical work to improve student well-being through the American Heart Association’s Eastern States Superintendent Council WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 1, 2025 — Superintendents across the Northeast region are … Read more
Superintendents across the Northeast region are working with the American Heart Association to improve the health and well-being of students, families and educators. Nineteen superintendents were selected to serve as … Read more
CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident … Read more
The American Heart Association inspires students to stay active with new recess equipment thanks to support from John. W. Danforth Company With only 1 in 4 children in the U.S. … Read more
Hands-Only CPR education offered through the American Heart Association’s in-school programs and supports mission critical work to improve the chain of survival Five students and five schools have been awarded … Read more
As summer wraps up and kids head back to the classrooms, it’s important to recognize how young people spend their free time could impact their heart health, according to the … Read more
American Heart Association funds support student and faculty well-being at Albert Bridge School
American Heart Association funds support student and faculty well-being at Memorial Elementary School Only 1 in 4 children in the U.S. gets the recommended amount of daily physical activity, and … Read more
Stafford County, VA seven-year-old Kayleigh Williams has a resilient heart: one that’s survived complications, surgeries, diseases and other big challenges with a fighting spirit. Before she was born, her mother, … Read more
The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge in-school program supports mental and physical health for students. Fletcher Elementary School students got active and celebrated an important cause during an assembly … Read more
The Spring-Ford Intermediate 5/6 Center, part of the Spring-Ford School District in Montgomery County, has been honored as the No. 5 school in the nation for its outstanding participation in … Read more
American Heart Association grants ignite new health initiatives in schools The American Heart Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded nearly $400 to Carrsville Elementary School … Read more
Dr. Aaron Spence supports critical work to improve student well-being through the American Heart Association Superintendent Council. Aaron Spence, Ph.D., superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools is working with the … Read more
The American Heart Association is excited and humbled to announce, Thom Harvey, Chairman & CEO of Harvey Hanna & Associates (HHA) and his wife Robin have donated 1 million dollars … Read more
Arlington, VA — Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity is key to immediate and long-term health for children. That is why the American Heart Association, devoted to a world … Read more
The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded $1,291 to St. Joseph School – Fullerton in Baltimore County, to purchase bocce and badminton … Read more
Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge grant allow school to target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart … Read more
A Massachusetts boy who is on a mission to spread the word about American Heart Month was profiled on WCVB Channel 5 Boston this week. Jameson Gagnon, 12, of Abington, … Read more
METHUEN – Studies have shown physical activity can lessen children’s anxiety and depression – two issues that have been of increasing concern to parents and educators during the pandemic. The … Read more
A fifth grader from Abington, Mass., is on a mission to raise money and awareness in the fight against heart disease in honor of his parents and grandmother. The Abington … Read more
The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge launches virtual program to prioritize mental and physical health. Calling all Schools in the Greater Washington Region: With the stress of schools … Read more