Latest Updates
MATCH Wellness outcomes in the 2024-25 academic year
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New Partnership Expands Mental Health Education Resources for Schools
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Healthy Blue and Aetna sponsor Family Wellness Nights in Schools
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Student Voices: What MATCH Wellness Means to Me
Impact by the Numbers
During the 2023-2024 School Year:
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72% of students in Buncombe County Schools with overweight or obesity at baseline decreased their BMI Percentile
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68% of students in Duplin County Schools with overweight or obesity at baseline decreased their BMI Percentile
During the 2024-2025 School Year:
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86% of students in Buncombe County Schools with overweight or obesity at baseline decreased their BMI Percentile
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51% of students in Duplin County Schools with overweight or obesity at baseline decreased their BMI Percentile
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73% of students in Healthy Blue’s implementation in Johnston County decreased their BMI Percentile
During the 2025-2026 School Year:
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MATCH is in 15 Districts, 58 schools, and serving roughly 9,400 students
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100+ educators trained in wellness education
Impact Highlights
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A school-based wellness program meeting both education and public health goals.
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Empowers 7th grade students to make healthy choices for eating and physical activity.
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Primarily delivered in Healthful Living courses. Interdisciplinary lessons are also available for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Technology.
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Materials provided save time in lesson planning and preparation.
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Lessons are aligned with course standards and objectives.
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Web-based system of reporting for accountability and engagement.
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Online instructional delivery and assessments for student learning.
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Integrates brain-based learning strategies and STEM.
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Rigorous and relevant instruction for students
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Motivates and encourages students to take control of their health
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MATCH Wellness administered a Teacher Satisfaction and Use survey:
- 93% believe the MATCH Curriculum is effective and makes a positive impact on their students.
- 79% of teachers reported using recently translated Spanish lessons.
- Below are some of the teacher comments about MATCH:
"It has been very easy to plan. The topics are relevant, and students love the statistics."
"Students have learned how to set meaningful and attainable goals for themselves by completing MyActionPlan and following their progress throughout the semester/year."
"MATCH makes things simple and easy to link together topics in a way students can understand how each topic builds off each other and directly affects the other."
"Provides consistent and efficient learning material and allows students to see pre and post-achievement."
"Every kiddo is interested in their fitness goals, and action plans."
"Match works very well and helps the student see their own needs and areas of improvement instead of a general health curriculum."
"I believe MATCH Wellness is an excellent tool for promoting healthy behaviors that can last a lifetime."