10 The SunWise School Program Guide Why Should Schools Participate in SunWise? Being a part of SunWise is a fun, easy, and effective way to protect the health of the children in your school. The program focuses on the whole spectrum of health effects, including skin cancer, eye damage, and other illnesses, and is appropriate for diverse school populations nationwide. Though based in schools, SunWise also encourages a sustained connection between schools and their communities. By participating in SunWise, children will enhance their creativity, critical thinking, data collection, reading, problem solving, decision-making, and communication skills. EPA has developed a recognition/incentive program to acknowledge outstanding SunWise schools. The awards recognize innovative and exemplary efforts in the area of sun-protection education. By meeting certain criteria, schools and community organizations are recognized at either the “Shining Star” or “Helios Leadership” award levels. Awards may include an engraved plaque, T-shirts, frisbees, being featured on EPA’s Web site, or being highlighted through local media. Check the SunWise Web site at <www.epa.gov/sunwise> for details.
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