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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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You Can Empower Youth to Make Informed Choices About Drugs and Health

SHAPE America

Educators play a critical role in helping youth develop the fundamental health literacy skills that will support their health and well-being throughout their lives. Drug use in students Rates of substance use reported by middle and high school students have declined in recent years and held steady in 2022.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

Sledding I have had PE classes where students have needed to work on taking turns, sharing, watching out for others, respecting personal space and others’ property, as well as working on spatial awareness. This is one of the students’ favorite PE activities every year! She also serves on the MNSHAPE Board of Directors.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

Relentless School Nurse

I want to thank the BOE and administration, including Dr. Fisicaro and the previous superintendents, Principals, especially Gary O’Brien, for the opportunity to work in Haddon Township High School. We are bound by the laws and regulations of our state nurse practice act as well as Department of Education statues.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating a Collaborative Partnership in Health & Learning

Relentless School Nurse

This initiative not only ensured that the students could participate in their sports activities but also offered an opportunity to detect potential life-changing medical conditions. The 2023-2024 school year has seen an expansion of the physicals provided through the support of Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Additional Resources National PE & Sport Week Activities Project Play Sport for Life Spiderfit Kids Rick Howard Rick Howard, DSc, CSCS *D, RSCC *E, FNSCA, is an assistant professor of applied sports science, as well as sports performance coordinator and coaching minor advisor at West Chester University (PA).

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The Relentless School Nurse: Learn About the Black Angels – Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis

Relentless School Nurse

” Her newly published book is receiving well-deserved attention and acclaim for bringing this story to life. In 2007, she left Boston and moved back to New York City to teach at an all-girls high school. She also taught Essay and Research writing in the university’s writing program.

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