Mon.Dec 18, 2023

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2023 Journey of Active Schools

Active Schools Us

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared in 2023, and we can’t help but feel immense pride in all that we’ve accomplished. It has been a year filled with growth, collaboration, and impactful initiatives that have brought us closer to our mission of ensuring the integration of evidence-based physical activity programs into every student’s PK-12 education.

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Santa’s Elf Brings Comfort and Cheer to Young Patients from the Heart

Stanford Childrens

Monserrat Ruelas, 7, who has a Berlin Heart Active Driver too, shares her Christmas wish with Elfie. Elfie, a seasonal visitor who might just be Santa’s favorite visiting elf, is back visiting Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford , to bring laughter, hope, and a wee bit of mischief and fun to kids staying in the hospital this holiday season. All the way from the North Pole, Elfie is at the hospital to spread cheer and to act as an ambassador of Santa Claus, reporting back about all the go

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AFL’s Sydney Swans Confirms Three-Year Partnership with Firstbeat Sports

First Beat

The Sydney Swans have entered a three-year partnership with Firstbeat Sports which will see them utilize the athlete performance management platform for its professional men’s team. Having already established its expertise with other AFL teams, the 2023-24 season will mark the first time that the Sydney Swans use the Firstbeat platform as a new Premium+ customer.

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Couple Conceives After Years of Trying, Celebrates Healthy Baby Girl

Stanford Childrens

Stanford Fertility and Reproductive Health Services helps couple overcome roadblocks to pregnancy Fourteen years. That’s how long Jenny Chien and her husband, Oscar, tried for a child. The constant striving and waiting without success was excruciating. “You don’t want to accept you have a fertility issue. Infertility feels like defeat and hopelessness,” says Jenny.

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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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Beat the CHILL, a guide for older individuals to stay active in winter!

Fit and Fun Play

– Written By Matt Schinelli – Excluding those lucky folks who live in a constant paradise weather zone (South Florida and Southern California), most people are preparing for the winter chill to take hold!

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Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision: Analysis and Resources

Rennie Center

Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision: Analysis and Resources catherine-rauseo Mon, 12/18/2023 - 16:34

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