Super Me

Whole-Health Literacy Initiative

Supporting Healthy People 2030 Goal to improve STREAM* & health education all children and their families through equitable tribal, local, state, and federal distributions.

*SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, READING, ENGINEERING, ARTS/AG, MATH/MEDICINE

Education is a key determinant for the health and well-being of children and young people, and their health conditions affect their educational achievements.

The prevention of non-communicable diseases can effectively be addressed by promoting a healthy lifestyle, starting at an early age. Schools are an important setting to reach children and young people.

The UNESCO Chair Global & Education

Intersection of Literacy and Health:

Up to 80% of low-income US fourth grade students cannot read at a basic level.

Anne E. Casey Foundation

61% of low-income US families have no  books at all in their homes for their children.

U.S. Department of Education

Only by closing the education gap can we hope to help families reduce lifestyle-related diseases and disparities.

Super Me supports 3rd -6th grade curriculum and explains why making healthy lifestyle choices is important.