Tue.Oct 01, 2024

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Bridging the Gap: Advocating for More Latinx Physicians

Stanford Childrens

A neonatologist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is dedicated to increasing Latinx representation in medicine by mentoring aspiring physicians and addressing systemic challenges faced by Latinx professionals. Oct. 1 is National Latino Physician Day, a day dedicated to creating awareness around the need for more Latino and Latina doctors. According to the organization, only 6% of physicians are Latinx in the United States, whereas the country’s population is 19% Latinx.

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Insight Series: Physical Literacy Enriched Physical Education Part 1

PE Scholar

Many physical educators hold the concept of physical literacy close to their hearts, and are aware of its potential to transform lives.

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Cause for Celebration—and Concern

Stanford Childrens

A martial arts mom gets a one-two punch when she learns that she has a heart condition—and that she’s pregnant. An avid rock climber with a martial arts black belt, Cheryl Cordova was the picture of health. So, discovering that she had an arrhythmia (a heart rhythm abnormality) right before finding out that she was pregnant with her second child came as a shock.

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You Might Be A PE Teacher if…

The PE Specialist

When you’re teaching, do you ever feel like a broken record? If you are reading this blog, then you probably understand that I edit a lot of video.

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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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Rethinking Corporate Training for Lasting Growth

FACTS Management

Discover how FACTS’ LMS transforms corporate training with a unified approach to employee development and customer education, driving engagement and long-term growth.