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Want an interesting nutrition fact for the school announcements? Need an easy fact sheet about nutrition, physical activity, advocacy, or school wellness? In search of a little motivation from another high school that is making change and taking names in their community?
This section of Students Taking Charge is packed with information to transofrm you into a rockstar Students Taking Charge advocate. All the facts will be at your fingertips. You'll have handouts for every STC meeting. And you will even have links to share with friends who are working on papers for their health classes.
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- Steal these ideas! Hear from real students who have made real changes in their schools in the cafeteria, gym class, or before or after-school. Come back for new stories, and share your own when you make something happen!
- Did you know? You know that guy that always knows weird things. Don't just roll your eyes at that guy--BE that guy! After a few minutes of screen time, you will be spouting random facts to your parents, friends, teachers, and bus passengers. Some of these facts may even be useful as you make stuff to promote your Students Taking Charge group.
- Fact Sheets? Got facts? We do. Perfect for your next meeting, presentation, or social studies paper on youth-led social change movements of the early 21st century.
- Barriers to Success Barriers, what barriers? Nothing is going to keep your Students Taking Charge group down...especially after you equip yourself with the tools in this section.
- FAQ: Do you frequently ask questions? You will frequently find answers on this page.
- Helpful links They're links. They help you. They are helpful links.
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Steal These Ideas
Brainstorming as a school
Sometimes a group of 6 or 8 students can have hard time deciding how to make their school a healthier place. While surveys, interviews, and focus groups can all help, one school in Kansas decided to bring their whole student body together for two Students Taking Charge forums.
Seeing is believing
Are you getting a lot of resistance from your principal or school nutrition director? Does it seem like you're just not speaking their language? Or do they not understand what your changes will really look like? Find out how Northampton High School took their school leaders to visit another high school that has already put their ideas into action!

