Education and health care significantly influence well-being and health outcomes, especially throughout adolescence. In fact, doctors note that performance in school is highly reflective of a child's current and future health. Despite knowledge of this connection, pediatricians are rarely aware of their patients' school performance and have a limited understanding of the education system. Fostering collaboration and aligning efforts within the health and education sectors is a critical step towards building stronger and healthier communities.



On June 14, 2018, the National Academies convened a workshop to discuss how efforts within the health sector can support children's education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and to explore the barriers between these sectors. The committee also examined case examples of health-education collaboration and opportunities in policy. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
1 Introduction
2 The Relationship Between Education and Health
3 Exploring the Role of the Health Sector in Supporting Educational Success and Improving Outcomes
4 Case Examples of HealthEducation Collaboration to Improve Specific Educational Outcomes
5 Exploring Policy Issues and Opportunities
6 Reflections on the Day
Appendix A: References
Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Presenters and Moderators