This article jumps into Dr. David Birch's recent commentary posted in the Journal of School Health that calls for an expanded focus on social justice in health education. This expanded focus, he argues, will make health curricula more authentic, better prepare students to engage as citizens, and exercise social emotional learning skills. He makes suggestions for revisions to the National Health Education Standards, CDC's Characteristics of an Effective Health Education Curriculum, and how to pose guiding questions as they relate to health content. This video finishes with a few examples of how schools are doing this currently.
Birch, D. A. (2021). Addressing Social Justice Through School Health Education: Thoughts on an Expanded Focus. Journal of School Health, 91(6), 439-442.
