Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 6 Strategies Nonprofits Scientifically Supported Education Income Some Evidence Mixed Evidence Evidence of Ineffectiveness Create environments that support learning Increase high school completion rates Reduce emissions from mobile sources Access to Care Air and Water Quality Clear all Bookmark this strategy Alternative high schools for students at risk of dropping out Provide educational and social services in an alternative setting for students at risk of dropping out of traditional high schools Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education Bookmark this strategy Career & technical education for high school completion Provide career and technical education (CTE) as an integrated part of an academic curriculum for students, especially those at risk of dropping out of high school; also called vocational training Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Bookmark this strategy High school completion programs Provide supports such as mentoring, counseling, or vocational training, or change the school environment to help students complete high school Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Bookmark this strategy High school equivalency credentials Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Employment Bookmark this strategy Vehicle anti-idling initiatives Implement anti-idling policies and awareness campaigns to reduce engine idling for passenger vehicles, school buses, and/or equipment and truck fleets Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Alternative high schools for students at risk of dropping out Provide educational and social services in an alternative setting for students at risk of dropping out of traditional high schools Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education
Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education
Bookmark this strategy Career & technical education for high school completion Provide career and technical education (CTE) as an integrated part of an academic curriculum for students, especially those at risk of dropping out of high school; also called vocational training Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education
Bookmark this strategy High school completion programs Provide supports such as mentoring, counseling, or vocational training, or change the school environment to help students complete high school Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education
Bookmark this strategy High school equivalency credentials Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Employment
Bookmark this strategy Vehicle anti-idling initiatives Implement anti-idling policies and awareness campaigns to reduce engine idling for passenger vehicles, school buses, and/or equipment and truck fleets Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality