SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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.

Health Education 313

Health Education Teaching Teaching Health 313

SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Several years ago, our school experienced an increase in discipline. Don’t do it! We make time for it.

Wellness 418

Wellness Health Schooling Elementary School 418

SHAPE America

MARCH 16, 2023

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. According to a national survey , 11% of eighth graders, 21.5% of 10th graders, and 32.6%

Health 359

Health High School Conditioning Health Education 359

Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As we prepare for 2025, were anticipating a heightened emphasis on student well-being and mental health along with continued exploration of technological advancements in the health office. This blog will explore a few student health trends were predicting for 2025 and how they will shape the future of K-12 student health.

Health 98

Health Motivation Wellness Schooling 98

SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

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.

High School 221

High School Elementary School Schooling Middle School 221

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 5, 2024

On the first day back from winter break, a predictable and preventable tragedy struck Perry Middle & High School in the small town of Perry, Iowa. A 17-year-old student, armed with a shotgun and pistol, opened fire in the school before classes began.

High School 214

High School Schooling Education Education 214

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 7, 2025

Medicaid plays a vital role in supporting the health and educational success of vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities and those living in poverty. These services are not only essential for improving health outcomes but also critical for enhancing educational opportunities. It provides over $7.5

Schooling 163

Schooling Academics High School Health 163

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2022

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. Vaping puts youth at risk for serious and lasting health consequences.

Teacher 411

Teacher Education Education Health Education 411

SHAPE America

AUGUST 27, 2024

Whether it’s taking note of a friend’s concerning behavior or discussing the importance of mental health in the classroom, preparedness is a critical component of protecting the health of those in your school community. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is a component of the National Institutes of Health, U.S.

Teaching 439

Teaching Teaching Health High School 439

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high.

Wellness 466

Wellness Schooling Exercise Health 466

SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

middle and high school students use e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”). How Vaping Affects Student Health Mental health challenges are a growing problem among youth. Scientists are still learning about the short- and long-term health effects of using vapes. million U.S.

Education 285

Education Education High School Academics 285

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Students will learn how lacrosse is referred to as the medicine game and learn about how physical activity and sport can support the mental and emotional health of all people. Charlie Rizzuto Charlie Rizzuto is the 2022 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Additional Resources.

Physical Education 415

Physical Education Teaching Teaching Education 415

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. The percentage of high school students who attend physical education on one or more school days drops dramatically each year of high school: Grade 9: 71.1% Grade 10: 53.3%

PE 116

PE Physical Activity Physical Education High School 116

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Schools of Nursing and local school district nurses are uniquely positioned to strategically support each other’s missions and visions. How fortunate my Camden City School District (CCSD) is to have the investment and dedication of the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing as a partner in health and learning!

Health 229

Health Schooling Middle School Conditioning 229

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day. We need to make physical activity a more significant part of school culture.

Physical Activity 508

Physical Activity Movement Schooling Physical Education 508

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I never ever thought of becoming a school nurse at any point in my nursing career. My career has spanned from pediatric acute and subacute care to home care to utilization management to management to community health and beyond. Here I am, a School Nurse. I subbed in my children’s Catholic elementary school several times.

Schooling 342

Schooling Elementary School High School Teaching 342

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. Share Facts About Black Health and Wellness. What are ways we can eat healthier that improve our heart health?

Physical Education 221

Physical Education Health Education Education 221

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

During and after the pandemic, it became even more apparent how important getting fresh air was for my students’ physical and, more important, emotional health. 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.

Elementary 401

Elementary PE Creativity Physical Education 401

PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. And with that, the demand for yoga in high school is also on the rise.

High School 97

High School Schooling Physical Fitness Physical Education 97

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness. Now, the school has 8 to 10 course sections per year.

Physical Education 105

Physical Education Education Education Fitness 105

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

In 2003, I began my career at Hackensack High School. Soon into the challenge of being a High School nurse, I immediately fell in love with the practice of school nursing. Soon into the challenge of being a High School nurse, I immediately fell in love with the practice of school nursing.

Schooling 306

Schooling High School Elementary School Elementary 306

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With over 30 years of teaching experience spanning Canada, Singapore, Jakarta, and Dubai, Allison has crafted a Physical Education (PE) program that not only caters to her students’ physical needs but also nurtures a lifelong passion for fitness and health.

PE 98

PE PE Teacher Elementary Physical Activity 98

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 22, 2024

Do you know of an outstanding High School Physical Education Teacher? A “teacher” is an individual whose primary teaching responsibility is in Health, Physical Education or Dance. Please click on the Nomination Form link below to recognize an outstanding High School Physical Education Teacher! NOMINATION FORM »

High School 74

High School Teacher Schooling Dance 74

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Kudos to Fredonia High School Principal Darrin Paschke for delivering a fiery speech at the local Fredonia, New York, Board of Education (BOE) meeting. His focus was student safety concerns due to the lack of essential health services, including school nurses and school social workers. Who is taking action?

Schooling 229

Schooling High School Health Education 229

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Thank you, Ben Brandau, for your exceptional dedication to working with high school students. Your efforts not only inspire but also instill lifelong habits of health and well-being. The 2024 Honor and Recognition Awards will be held Tuesday, November 5th at the Historic Irving School in Mesa.

High School 80

High School Physical Education Schooling Teacher 80

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In 1989 after getting a MS In Public Health Nursing from University of Illinois Chicago, becoming a CSN (getting married and having a child) my school nursing career began. I started part time at a high school. I graduated from U of M in 1972 and began my career working in a hospital-as most of us did back then.

Schooling 52

Schooling High School Health Wellness 52

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives.

Motor Skills 391

Motor Skills Sports Sport Sports 391

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2024

The Human Kinetics text, Live Well Foundations of High School Health , is adapted from Live Well: Comprehensive High School Health by veteran health educators Karen E. This title is available for purchase by K-12 school systems by contacting your Human Kinetics K-12 Sales Representative.

High School 52

High School Wellness Health Schooling 52

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2024

Live Well Foundations of High School Health is adapted from Live Well: Comprehensive High School Health by veteran health educators Karen E. This title is available for purchase by K-12 school systems by contacting your Human Kinetics K-12 Sales Representative. McConnell, Terri D.

High School 52

High School Wellness Teacher Health 52

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

A tribute to an amazing high school art teacher and her social justice-minded students who wanted to express their feelings about the impact of gun violence on them and their school communities. We must include the voice of the community, including our youth, in solving the public health emergency of gun violence.

Schooling 243

Schooling High School Psychology Teacher 243

PLT4M

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Mental health activities for high school students can take form in many ways. But they can also be implicit activities that support mental health, like physical activity. This article will explore a mix of both for schools to support student mental health. But how do we support them?

High School 52

High School Health Schooling Physical Activity 52

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2024

The Human Kinetics text, Live Well Foundations of High School Health , is adapted from Live Well: Comprehensive High School Health by veteran health educators Karen E. This title is available for purchase by K-12 school systems by contacting your Human Kinetics K-12 Sales Representative.

High School 52

High School Wellness Health Schooling 52

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 31, 2022

I wonder if it is time for New Jersey to consider another “model” for the delivery of school health services. While the state is geographically small, it is burdened by a large number of school districts, disparate in size and need. We welcome your contributions and inspired suggestions.

Schooling 279

Schooling Health High School Education 279

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

Kathy McCutcheon, MSN, RN, NCSN, did her school nurse practicum in my office in 2003. She was an experienced nurse who had returned to school for her school nurse certification. She landed in my health office, beginning a friendship of two decades. We are often first to identify mental health challenges in our students.

Schooling 264

Schooling Conditioning Coordination Academics 264

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

BRADY WELCOMES RENOWNED PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT DR. JOSEPH V. As a trauma surgeon and survivor of gun violence, Sakran has dedicated his career to treating vulnerable communities and advancing public health solutions to this growing epidemic. Joseph Sakran on this inspired appointment as Board Chair and Chief Medical Officer of Brady.

Schooling 278

Schooling Health Movement Coordination 278

Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A press release describing the findings illustrated the enormity of the public health emergency with the following explanation: “Each day, 28 US children and teens — the equivalent of a high school classroom — die from gun violence, making it the No. in the health and safety of our school communities.

Schooling 254

Schooling High School Health 254

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 28, 2023

As time went on, I pursued a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration and completed that in 2011. Joining and working with the New Hampshire School Nurses Association, was the true eye opener for me. I started with middle and high schoolers in 1994 and moved to high school in 2001.

Schooling 312

Schooling Elementary School Elementary High School 312