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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

My name is Casey Page and I am a physical education teacher in Shelby County, Kentucky, which is a suburb of Louisville. In March 2024, I was lucky enough to be named the 2024 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year! Having a bus provides me the flexibility to take students places when that happens.

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5 Tips for Teaching Physical Education Without a Gym

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At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

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Physical Education Electives

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Physical education electives offer an opportunity for students within a physical education program to select from a wide variety of different course options that suit their goals and interests. And this also comes at a time where physical education has been a hot topic of discussion in schools.

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New FDA Resource Helps Teachers Educate Students About the Dangers of Vaping

SHAPE America

As educators, you know that National Health Education Week is a good time to focus on issues that affect the health of our nation’s youth. The Vaping Prevention and Education Resource Center was created with the students’ health and teachers’ specific needs in mind. Helping Students Avoid Vaping and Nicotine Addiction.

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Report Emphasizes Flexibility, Tech In Education

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The Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy released an action plan for education reform on Tuesday, calling for the state to modernize schools and take advantage of new opportunities presented by technology. Read More News Type In the News

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The Relentless School Nurse: Silent Scars – Understanding the Hidden Impact of ICE Raids on Children

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It explores the profound psychological, educational, and social challenges these young individuals face, often struggling with anxiety, PTSD, and academic setbacks that can shape their entire futures. Create community education programs to reduce stigma and increase understanding of the challenges faced by immigrant families.

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SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE

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Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. The SuperSafe Hockey stick is perfect for indoor environments, featuring a soft, flexible blade that reduces the risk of injury while providing a realistic puck or ball feel.

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