Thu.Nov 14, 2024

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Physical Literacy and Teacher Professional Development

PE Scholar

Professional development for generalist classroom teachers and specialist physical education teachers in nurturing physical literacy.

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Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Six year old Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books in 1960 when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans becoming a national icon for the civil rights movement. Today her story continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to end racism together one step at a time. For more information, ( Click Here).

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Current Student Spotlight – Mariah Dunham

MSU

My native name is “Geezhebowahsay” which means “Circling in the Sky.” My family comes from Sault Ste. Marie, MI on the Sault Ste. Marie reservation, Band of Chippewa Indians. I am 36 and married for 10 years to my wife Brigitte who is also an MSU graduate. We adopted our daughter Amya last November. She is 7 years old and attends the same K-12 school that I teach at.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Science Under Siege – The Dangers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary

Relentless School Nurse

It is horrifying to learn that President-elect Trump is recommending Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This potential appointment feels like a slap in the face to nurses and medical professionals who rely on science and evidence-based practices to care for patients. I worry deeply that Kennedy’s leadership would jeopardize the health of the very students, families, and communities we serve—and I know I’m not alone; even his own family members have p

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: Timeless Wisdom From a Cartoonist and a Poet

Relentless School Nurse

Click to view slideshow. Over this past week, I have been challenged to come to grips with the election results. Instead of stewing and ruminating, I needed to find something to be hopeful about. It first came as a letter written 54 years ago by cartoonist Charles Schulz in response to a 10-year-old boy. In 1970, a young student named Joel Lipton wrote to Charles Schulz, the beloved creator of Peanuts, asking a profound question: “What makes a good citizen?

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