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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

SHAPE America

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. It’s Official.

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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. Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go!

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5 Simple Ways Principals Can Prioritize Health and Wellness This School Year

SHAPE America

I am surprised when I hear schools no longer have field day to protect “academic time.” Wellness Walk — Teachers lead their classes through a route along our school perimeter. Along the way, they participate in different activities that have been pre-planned by our physical education teacher. We make time for it.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Become a School Nurse? Never Say Never!

Relentless School Nurse

I subbed in my children’s Catholic elementary school several times. I worked as a substitute school nurse for three years in various public and non-public preschools to High Schools in South Jersey. I am now on the cusp of completing my NJ school nurse certification coursework. I love my job!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Stories From the Field – Meet Meg Jenkins!

Relentless School Nurse

Meg Jenkins, MS, BSN, NCSN My journey to school nurse certification began in 1994 when I was hired by the Gilford (NH) School District. A teacher I knew recommended I apply. I spoke with the Elementary school nurse, a fellow Salve Regina graduate as well as my beloved mentor, Rosanne Sheridan, who encouraged me to go for it.

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10 SEL Activities For High School

PLT4M

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students.

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Teacher Table on Lock (An Easy Approach to Classroom Intervention)

Alexandra Lemm

For elementary school teachers, intervention might be something that is done weekly and can be handled with your eyes closed. However, with middle school and high school teachers, station groups with a teacher table are not necessarily common. In fact, it can be a foreign concept altogether.

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