Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Adults
The goal of the Pounds Off Digitally podcast is increase weight loss among overweight and obese adults.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Children
The program is designed to empower 6-8th grade students across the region with the knowledge that their everyday choices do make a difference. The program aims to influence how middle school students and their families think about and use natural resources in their daily lives.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Children, Teens, Adults
The mission of the Pride Alliance Network is to promote and support equality and acceptance for all people without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / School Environment, Children, Teens
Project ACHIEVE's ultimate goal is to help design and implement effective school and schooling processes to maximize the academic and social/emotional/behavioral progress and achievement of all students.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children, Teens
The goal of the program is to prevent school dropout by providing services addressing students' academic, social, emotional, and occupational needs.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Urban
The mission of Project GRAD is to provide quality public school education for at-risk children in low-income communities and to increase high school and college graduation rates among these populations.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Air, Children, Teens
PGF is working to complete the retrofit of all 4,000 eligible school buses in the state. PGF also aims to reduce Minnesota's ambient air pollution, and help Minnesota avoid being declared a non-attainment area under the federal Clean Air Act.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education, Adults, Urban
Project QUEST strengthens the economy and transforms lives by preparing individuals for in-demand, living wage careers.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Teens, Adults, Urban
The goal of Project SURVIVE is to end all forms of power abuse in relationships, social groups, and public institutions.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / School Environment, Children
This program uses technology and innovative design to help hospitalized children stay involved with their classrooms and other students.