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Tips for Gaining National Recognition for Your PETE/HETE Program

SHAPE America

Gaining National Recognition status for your physical education teacher education (PETE) and/or health education teacher education (HETE) program begins with accreditation, which is a review of the quality of your educator preparation program(s). Complete a curriculum map. Put in the Work.

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

Here are some tips to help you get started: For Teachers: Advocate for more outdoor recess and field days. Reach out to your local school’s physical education teacher for more information and opportunities. He is currently the coordinator of Physical Education and Health Education for Manassas City Public School in Manassas, VA.

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Several past presidents, the association’s executive director and secretary (a former HPE teacher and administrator) made more than 50 contacts speaking to school personnel from across the state. This task was assigned to the association secretary and a team of state, district and national teachers of the year.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Remember this Data Point – 40% & Then Tell Your Story

Relentless School Nurse

Coordination of Care: We work closely with parents to ensure that the school has up-to-date health forms, prescriptions, and necessary equipment to manage the student’s health condition. Our role as school nurses is instrumental in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for students with chronic health conditions.

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

Relentless School Nurse

Here is a link to the Philadelphia Inquirer article featuring Kathy (pictured below) during COVID: ‘It’s not boo-boos and Band-Aids’: COVID-19 thrust school nurses onto the front line “Never did we know how much we need them,” the president of New Jersey’s largest teachers union says about the role of school nurses during the pandemic.

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The Relentless School Nurse: FAACTs Roundtable Podcast – Safely Caring for Students with Food Allergies is a Collaborative Effort

Relentless School Nurse

Limited availability, coupled with heavy workloads, may lead to delayed responses to health concerns and emergency situations, compromising the immediate medical assistance some students might urgently require. They are trained to handle a wide range of health-related incidents.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Read & Share the ‘Equity Schools Policy Plan: Supporting Healthy, Inclusive, In-Person Schools

Relentless School Nurse

Keeping schools healthy and open supports equitable and inclusive learning environments for all children, families, teachers, and staff. Mitigating surges supports mental health. Arrange a back-to-school festival that has food, games, school supplies, and includes a vaccine clinic for students, caregivers, teachers, and staff.

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