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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

SHAPE America

In 2023, I presented a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle with Jessica Adkins, the 2022 SHAPE America Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. When we teach students about death in health education, we can help them understand life, empathy, and resilience.

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How Professional Associations Have Made Me a Better Health and Physical Education Teacher and Leader

SHAPE America

Four years of college had gone by faster than I could blink my eyes and then I was back in high school — now responsible for the education of students who were only four to seven years younger than me. In a school full of amazing people, I felt isolated. When I began my teaching career in 2007, I was 22 years old.

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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. One important concern is the threat that vaping nicotine poses to middle and high school students. Helping Students Avoid Vaping and Nicotine Addiction.

Teacher 411
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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! Heather teaches physical and health education for grades K-12 and is an adjunct instructor for the College in High School program through Minnesota State. She also serves on the MNSHAPE Board of Directors.

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You Can Empower Youth to Make Informed Choices About Drugs and Health

SHAPE America

Every single day, youth—like all people—make choices that affect their health, including the use of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. It is critical to support youth in making informed, health-promoting choices. quizzes, there are resources you can leverage to customize an educational opportunity. What can I do?

Health 359
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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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March Madness! Nominate a Physical Education Superstar for AZHPE Awards!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education (PE) teachers, health teachers and administrators? Lets shower our deserving PE teachers with the recognition they deserve!