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MILWAUKEE (2/23/2007) - Partnership offers health education e-learning curriculum at almost half the regular rate
To reach more Wisconsin children with important lessons about healthy lifestyles, Children's Health Education Center today announced it has partnered with National Insurance Services, Inc. to offer www.BlueKids.org e-learning programs at a significantly reduced rate.
Developed by educators and staff at Children's Hospital and Health System, BlueKids.org offers standards-based, e-learning curriculum for grades K-8. The programs combine cutting-edge technology and engaging, interactive models that promote safer, healthier behaviors among children. BlueKids.org e-learning programs currently are offered to school districts for $9 per student. With NIS's sponsorship, this rate will be reduced to $5 per student. NIS will subsidize the remaining cost of these programs for a limited time on a first-come, first-served basis.
"As a leader in health education, CHEC is pleased to partner with NIS to offer our innovative e-learning programs to students at a significantly reduced price," said Theresa Reagan, executive director of CHEC. "Through its donation, NIS will bring CHEC programming to up to 12,500 students throughout the state."
"Our company has been dedicated to serving schools since 1969, and we are well aware of the many challenges facing our children and schools today," said Bruce Miller, president of NIS. "We are pleased to help schools affordably implement this important health curriculum that educates children to take control of their lives and health. Our focus at NIS has been doing the right thing for our clients, employees, partners and the community. Our gift to CHEC will do the right thing for the school children of Wisconsin."
CHEC is the only supplier of K-8 health education programs developed in conjunction with a nationally renowned children's hospital, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. BlueKids.org e-learning programs focus on helping students in grades K-8 make healthy decisions about issues such as nutrition and drug and alcohol abuse.
Access to CHEC programs via the Web gives instructors the updated information their textbooks often lack. It allows educators to add technology in classrooms – an addition that nearly 8 in 10 educators view as important for their schools – while eliminating the need for costly technology infrastructure.
Also, online access to BlueKids.org's e-learning programs allows schools to meet state and federal standards for health education and technology use within their school budgets.
CHEC, a member of Children's Hospital and Health System, offers resources and programs for children, teachers, parents and caregivers to help keep kids healthy and safe. Last year, more than 90,000 children and adults experienced the center's high-energy health education, including popular field trips, outreach programs and e-learning programs. For more information, visit CHEC at www.BlueKids.org.
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