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The Relentless School Nurse: Silent Scars – Understanding the Hidden Impact of ICE Raids on Children

Relentless School Nurse

In the shadows of America’s immigration enforcement policies, a silent crisis is unfolding, affecting the most vulnerable members of our society – children. The devastating impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on our students’ physical and mental health is happening in real-time. An article from Visa Verge sheds light on this pressing issue, revealing the deep, lasting scars left on children caught in the crossfire of immigration enforcement actions.

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PE Insights Episode 46 Katie Fitton-Davies: Motivational Climates in PE

PE Scholar

Introduction In this episode, Nathan Walker talks to Katie Fitton-Davies, Senior Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University in Physical Education and

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The Relentless School Nurse: Standing Together – Protecting Our Students in Uncertain Times

Relentless School Nurse

I was struggling this morning friends, feeling so depleted and concerned about what is about to happen today, January 20, 2025, as the new administration takes hold with unparalleled power. The painful irony of this Inauguration Day coinciding with MLK Day 2025 serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial and social justice. The landscape of education and community support is changing rapidly, and my school district, along with many others, finds itself at a critical intersectio

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Feed The Alligators

Mr. Kirsch

Feed The Alligators State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Mats, Cones, Baskets, and Scooters Grade: K-2 Purpose of Event: Moving in General Space, Manipulative Skills, and Throwing Time: 18-25 minutes Organization: Scatter ball pit balls all over the gym floor. Set six color-coded baskets in the middle of the gym on top of the four mats. The mats represent the lagoon, the baskets are the alligators, and the ball pit balls are the food.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Supercharging PE GCSE exam revision for teachers: Preparation  

PE Scholar

Welcome to our comprehensive blog series designed to support teachers in guiding their students through PE GCSE exam revision in the UK (England, Wales

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Reframing educational assumptions in PE and Sport - with clarity!

The Everlearner

Dear readers, Based on the popularity of last weeks post about reframing in qualification PE , I have decided to follow up with a second post about one (or to an extent, two) elements of last weeks post.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Read the “Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children”

Relentless School Nurse

I’m honored to share a recently published article in JAMA Health Forum, “ Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children, “ co-authored with my esteemed colleagues Rosa M. Gonzalez-Guarda, PhD, MPH, RN, and Elizabeth Dickson, PhD, RN. Published on January 23, 2025, our open-access article explores the critical role of school nurses in promoting student health and academic success.

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Chain Reaction

Mr. Kirsch

Chain Reaction State Standard: 1, 4 Equipment: Hula-hoops (at least one per student + extras for play), Beanbags (one per team), Timer or stopwatch, Cones to designate team zones Grade: K-5 Purpose of Event: Overhand Throwing (football), Teamwork, and Catching Time: 20-25 minutes Organization : S pread hula-hoops around the playing area with ample space between them.

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Effective Competency Sequencing

PE Scholar

Effective competency sequencing is crucial when planning a PE curriculum and individual PE lessons.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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How to Teach Your Kids the Meaning of Accountability

RC Families

I don’t hear a lot of talk about teaching accountability to kids these days and the lack of focus on that very important trait is being felt in every home and classroom and on every court and field. I heard a teacher recently say: As someone who worked in a school, and is married to.

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8 POWERFUL WORDS for PROCESSING in PE CLASS

Keeping Kids in Motion

Processing is a critical part of Physical Education (PE) because it helps students understand and reflect on their physical, social, and emotional experiences, which leads to better learning and improvement. Processing provides students with a chance to openly discuss their experiencesboth positive and negativeduring and/or after a lesson.

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Unifix Cube Warm-up

Mr. Kirsch

Unifix Cube Warm-up State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 Equipment: Unifix Cubs, Buckets, and Cones Grade: K-2 Purpose of Event: Moving in General Space, Manipulative Skills, and Throwing Time: 18-25 minutes Organization: Set up teams of 3-4 with 1 empty bucket in front of them and 3 buckets on the lines in front of them, as if you were running lines in basketball.

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The Transformative Power of Physical Education: A Personal Reflection

PE Scholar

By Dr Liz Durden-Myers Why is PE important to me? In a PE Insights Podcast, I was asked why Physical Education is important to me.

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Winter Sports Safety: How to Keep Student Athletes Injury-Free All Season

Magnus Health

From exciting outdoor field trips to team sports, the start of the winter season ushers in a whole new period of athletics and activities for students. Approximately halfway through the school year, its also the perfect time to refresh on protocols and reports. This season, keep these winter sports safety and health tips in mind for your K-12 student athletes.

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How to revise for the 2025 PE and Sport exams with The EverLearner team

The Everlearner

Dear PE colleagues, I hope that, by now, you have already seen that the 2025 PE exam preparation and revision materials are live.

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The Relentless School Nurse: 2025 Could Be Your Year to Become a Nationally Certified School Nurse

Relentless School Nurse

Calling all dedicated school nurses committed to serving historically marginalized communities! The National Board of Certification for School Nurses (NBCSN) has an incredible opportunity that could transform your professional journey in 2025. The NBCSN 2025 Scholarship Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to support diverse school nursing professionals or those who serve marginalized school communities and are committed to excellence and representation in healthcare education.

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Why You Should ASK More of Your Kids

RC Families

How often do you ask more of your kids instead of jumping to conclusions or making assumptions? When you assume, you usually don’t ask and when you don’t ask, you open the door to false conclusions and misunderstandings. When I say ASK, I’m not advocating that you go into interrogative mode, but that you ask.

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Pickleball student worksheets

PE Scholar

Introduce your students to the exciting game of Pickleball, a fast-paced paddle sport thats accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.

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Meaningful physical education programs and a 'main theme' curriculum model

Learning Through Sport

In my last post here , I considered what it means to teach physical education for effective learning. In this blog, I connect back to an idea I have discussed before in relation to games based teaching here , that is making a physical education program meaningful. For me, the questions behind this are: 'Does the physical education program progress participant learning?

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Assessment models in examination PE courses - Part 1

The Everlearner

This post is written for any PE teacher or course manager working in an examination PE course. The focus of the six assessment models is on exam assessment rather than written, oral or performed NEA. If this is of interest to you, please read on.

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources.

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Fibromyalgia pain relief and motivation with Myzone

My Zone

Living with fibromyalgia brings challenges far greater than just the more common barriers to fitness. But Anthony Temperton has stuck to a journey of physical activity that stacked determination over discomfort for the long term.

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Embracing the Grey: Why the World Isn’t Just Black and White

PE Scholar

Today, as we celebrate the International Day of Education, there is so much positive progress to reflect upon.

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5 Crafts to Enhance Your Interactive Reading of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Book

S&S

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” is an award-winning book written by Eric Carle. This classic children’s book has been used to develop children’s speech and language skills for generations. The predictable language of the text encourages children to chime in and … Read More The post 5 Crafts to Enhance Your Interactive Reading of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Book appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Why Personalization is Critical: How FACTS Learning Platform is Redefining Corporate Training

FACTS Management

FACTS Learning Platform redefines corporate training with AI-driven personalization, gamification, and tools to boost engagement and streamline efficiency.

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Jump Rope Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Jump rope activities for elementary PE are more than just a way to get kids movingthey help students develop essential motor skills, rhythm, timing, and coordination. These activities also promote cardiovascular endurance, agility, and perseverance, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. In this article, well explore how these fun jump rope activities align with SHAPE standards, preview our full jump rope resource pack with activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from P

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Myzone assembles industry-leading international advisory group

My Zone

Jay Worthy, Global CEO at Myzone, has established an industry-leading advisory group to provide strategic insights on the trends and behaviours driving the global health and fitness industry and the evolving landscape for wearables.

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Methodological reflections on artistically illustrating ethnographic text from a study of sport pedagogy in youth detention: Ethics, affect, and description

PE Scholar

Based on an illustrated ethnography, this paper explores what artistic illustrations can do for representations of ethnographic texts.

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How To Celebrate the Changing of Seasons with Your Senior Residents

S&S

Recognize the changing of the seasons with your residents by providing fun activities that highlight the upcoming season either on the eve or on the day of the solstice. Include these seasonal activities in your residents favorite types of activities, … Read More The post How To Celebrate the Changing of Seasons with Your Senior Residents appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Lineup – January 2025 Edition #9

Every Kids Sports

Vol. 9, October 2025 Hi , welcome to the January 2025 issue of the Lineup! In this month’s issue, we’re going to explore: How accessible youth sports programs can reignite the joy of play, promote inclusivity, and foster lifelong positive impacts. How a 7-year-old’s touchdown sparked hope and created a movement. Whether youth sports are becoming too stressful?

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7 Ways FACTS Simplifies School Payments for Families

FACTS Management

Discover how FACTS Tuition Management simplifies financial planning for families while helping schools thrive. Download our infographic to explore top benefits!

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Diabetes and exercise: Alejandro shows how to manage health challenges

My Zone

Myzone is an innovative, wearable heart rate system.