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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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Healthy Eating Plate Is a Better Version of MyPlate and the Food Pyramid

Physical Education Update

government unveiled the “MyPlate” diagram, intended to give Americans a visual reminder for the proportions of the different components needed for healthy eating. tags]Healthy Eating Plate,MyPlate,nutrition,diet,nutrition aids,nutrition graphics> [/tags] Back in June 2011, The U.S.

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Physical Education Waiver Form – The Opt Out Era of PE

PLT4M

A growing number of school districts and states allow exemptions from physical education. First, we break down the physical education waiver form and how schools and states use it. Next, we explore the rise in popularity, concerns around student opt-outs, and what it all means to the subject of physical education.

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5 Keys To Improve Health & Fitness In Your Community

Skillastics

Any community can offer financial education that teaches residents about budgeting, investing, money management, how to pay for college or search for scholarships, and how to understand lending and interest rates. Healthy communities aren’t reserved for high-income wage earners. The benefit is two-fold.

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Building Strong and Healthy Communities Through Physical Activity

Skillastics

They’re formed as part of an intentional multi-pronged approach that involves the environment, physical activities, and even local governments. A study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that those who hang out with healthier people are more likely to exercise more and eat healthier.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Legacy of Harm That Cannot Be Ignored

Relentless School Nurse

President Donald Trumps executive orders during the first months of his second term have inflicted widespread harm on children across the United States, jeopardizing their access to education, healthcare, and basic needs. Department of Education (DOE) is to oversee these services and ensure equitable access to education for all students.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The War on Words – Trump’s Administration and the Censorship of Inclusion

Relentless School Nurse

These orders have led agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a list of banned words, which has sent shockwaves through the halls of research and education. Book Bans : The Department of Education has dismissed complaints related to book bans, labeling them as a “hoax.”