For comprehensive school health education to become a reality, health educators must become competent in influencing politicians and public opinion. This requires health educators to work effectively with print and broadcast journalists. Suggestions are given on planning and implementing press conferences and releases. (IAH)

This article identifies several directions in which health education currently channels its energies, and suggests more appropriate alternatives. Topics include: individual behavior versus a broader environmental focus, questionable links between risk factors and health promotion efforts, and the relationship of education and morality to health…

Heart disease risk factors appear in early childhood, making health education vital to prevent the development of cardiopulmonary disease. The Heart Smart Program, a model health education program, is designed to meet this objective. The development, implementation, and evaluation of a school staff development model are described. (JL)