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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

In a school era focused on technology and standardized tests, might the key to some students’ success lie not in more academic work on a device, but in the opportunity to move their bodies outdoors? Bringing Bikes to Our School About six years ago, I developed a biking curriculum for my PE program.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Elevating the Conversation – Trusted Voices Against Misguided Attacks on Routine Vaccinations

Relentless School Nurse

During this storm, we must ground ourselves in the irrefutable successes of vaccination, recognize the enduring trust in vaccines among the majority, and leverage the influence of trusted messengers, including school nurses, to safeguard public health. The benefits far outweigh the risks, and the majority of people still support them.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Finally Time to Celebrate, the Social Security Fairness Act Passed!

Relentless School Nurse

It is a huge win for millions of public service workersand its especially meaningful for school nurses who have been fighting for this change for fifty years. School nurses, along with educators and other public servants, played a crucial role in pushing for this change.

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

Relentless School Nurse

The landscape of education and community support is changing rapidly, and my school district, along with many others, finds itself at a critical intersection of policy, protection, and principle. My district’s response is clear: We will not allow fear to penetrate our school walls.

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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

SHAPE America

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Several years ago, our school experienced an increase in discipline. Don’t do it! We make time for it.

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Remission Achieved Quickly for Girl With Complex Crohn’s Disease

Stanford Childrens

She couldnt sit on the carpet or plastic chairs in kindergarten, and she had to receive wound care from the nurse at school and from me at home. He was able to help the family set up a 504 plan at Abbys school, which established accommodations for her disease, including unfettered bathroom access and time off for medical care.

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The Relentless School Nurse: This is NOT SCHOOL SAFETY

Relentless School Nurse

I came across this article, “North Carolina school district planning to put AR-15 in every school in the event of another school shooting,” and my heart started racing. This is not school safety. It is dangerous and reactive which will turn schools into battlefields. . Hardening schools does not work.

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