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Enhancing PE Experiences Through Outdoor Education

Gopher Sport

The webinar is available for free. If you would like to download a custom certificate of completion for CECs/CEUs, pleasecreate an accountorsign-in.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Elevating the Conversation – Trusted Voices Against Misguided Attacks on Routine Vaccinations

Relentless School Nurse

The arguments against routine vaccination are escalating. Just last week, a prominent lawyer associated with the RFK Jr. transition team publicly questioned the safety of the polio vaccine. Simultaneously, the long-debunked myth linking the measles vaccine to autism is resurging online due to high-profile interviews with known conspiracy theorists and leaders in the anti-vax movement.

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Active Schools – 2024 Highlights

Active Schools Us

by: Nick Kline, Active Schools Director As 2024 comes to a close, were taking a moment to celebrate an incredible year of accomplishments that would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of our Active Schools Champions. Together, weve made meaningful strides in promoting active school cultures, reaching new milestones, and engaging communities nationwide.

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Remission Achieved Quickly for Girl With Complex Crohn’s Disease

Stanford Childrens

Stanford Medicine Childrens Health provides the latest expert, research-driven care to children with bowel disease Abigail (Abby) is a high-energy 8-year-old from Visalia, California, who loves to bake sweets, create art, dance around the living room, and do gymnastics in the yard. Yet, she wasnt always this carefree. She lived with undiagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for close to two years.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Freedom Holding Corp.: A Strategic Partner for the Chess Renaissance

The Sporting

In the realm of intellectual sports, chess stands as a timeless symbol of strategy, resilience, and foresight. For centuries, this ancient game has captivated minds across the globe, from the modest chess clubs of small towns to the grand stages of world championships. Yet, in the 21st century, chess has transcended its traditional role as a pastime to become a metaphor for decision-making in dynamic and high-stakes environments, such as the corporate world.

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Foam Gingerbread House Holiday Themed Craft Kit

S&S

Bring the magic of the holidays to life with our Foam Gingerbread House Kit! This kit is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday with your group, whether you’re planning a classroom activity for the season or celebrating at home. … Read More The post Foam Gingerbread House Holiday Themed Craft Kit appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Tips for Helping Your Picky Eater

Stanford Childrens

No Peas, Please: Tips for Helping Your Picky Eater From preschoolers refusing to eat anything green to older kids who only want chicken nuggets and chips, navigating mealtime can be challenging. Tara Tanaka, MD , a pediatrician at Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group Burlingame , part of Stanford Medicine Childrens Health , weighs in to help you understand more about picky eating and what you can do about it.

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Attract New Students and Elevate School Marketing with Flexible Payment Plans

FACTS Management

Did you know that offering great payment plans can be the deciding factor for families choosing a new school for their student? Learn more!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Because We Need to Say This Out Loud – Vaccines DO NOT Cause Autism

Relentless School Nurse

I can’t believe we have to say this out loud in 2024, but here we go: Vaccines do NOT cause autism. Period. Full stop. This fact has been proven time and time again by rigorous scientific studies. Yet here we are, still fighting this battle against dangerous misinformation that threatens public health. So let’s talk about why we are entering an era of chaos and confusion impacting public health and what we can do about it.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Myzone adds more experience and depth to marketing and education

My Zone

Myzone is an innovative, wearable heart rate system.

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Fluid mechanics: Teaching the Bernoulli principle

The Everlearner

If you are a secondary school or college PE teacher, theres a pretty good chance that the concept of biomechanics teaching has crossed your mind. Perhaps youve taught it at GCSE or A-level or perhaps youve heard conversations about how hard it is and how people avoid teaching it.

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Doctor Raises Awareness for Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder

Stanford Childrens

Children may often appear double-jointed. Their flexibility, until the age of 5, can make it seem like they are made of rubber. They make rebounding from a fall, tumbling, and moving their bodies in unique ways look easy. While they usually outgrow this resiliency by age 18 as joints mature and stabilize, for some children, joint hypermobility can be a lifelong problem.

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The Relentless School Nurses: The “Op-Ed Nurses” Get Published Again!

Relentless School Nurse

From this point on, I will refer to the successful writing team of Donna Gaffney and Teri Mills as the “Op-Ed Nurses.” They are making waves across the country successfully publishing a slew of Op-Eds highlighting the dangerous nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). As dedicated members of Nurses for America , Gaffney and Mills have been using their voices to raise awareness about the serious public health risks associated with this poten

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7 Steps To Ensure a Smooth Transition to Your New School Management System (SMS)

FACTS Management

Moving to the right school management system can be transformative. Here are 7 steps to make your schools transition successful.

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Managing Screen Time: A Parent’s Dilemma

RC Families

Managing screen time was simple when our kids were small. We simply turned off the TV. But in today’s world of easy portable screens, the dilemma of managing screen time is a much bigger challenge for parents. As a parenting coach, I’ve done some research on the impact of screen time on kids and the.

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Conversation Cards to Promote Student Group Discussions

S&S

Looking for a fun and engaging way to spark meaningful conversations? Conversation Cards are the perfect tool to promote group discussions, whether in classrooms, afterschpp; events, or in a home settings. These cards offer a variety of thought-provoking prompts that … Read More The post Conversation Cards to Promote Student Group Discussions appeared first on S&S Blog.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Shared Humanity Podcast – How Stories and Science Drive Solutions for Gun Violence

Relentless School Nurse

* As I sat down to write about the powerful conversation between Nelba Mrquez-Greene and Dr. Megan Ranney, the Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, I heard the news of yet another school shooting. This time the community in Madison Wisconsin experienced another predictable and preventable tragedy. A stark reminder of why discussions like the one between Nelba Mrquez-Greene and Dean Megan Ranney are so crucial.

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3 Ways To Improve How Your School Manages Enrolments

FACTS Management

Improve your school's enrolments by streamlining processes, using digital tools, and enhancing year-round family communication.

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Unpacking the Impact of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

Rennie Center

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Teen Comes Through Near-Fatal Accident

Stanford Childrens

Neurosurgery, trauma, and neurocritical care teams perform Christmas miracle by saving boys life after severe accident It is exactly a year since the day Taneeshs life changed forever. A tragic accident left the Bay Area teen fighting for his life, but it also brought him remarkable clarity about what matters most. Before the accident, Taneesh was a busy, active high school junior who had a job, excelled in soccer, and got top grades at school.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Truth Decay – How We Got Here and Where We Go Next

Relentless School Nurse

Truth Decay, which RAND defines as the diminishing role of facts in American public life, is a complicated, systemic phenomenon. Over the past two decades in the United States, it has contributed to political paralysis and eroded the civil discourse a healthy democracy needs to thrive. Addressing this threat will require a coordinated effort from research organizations, policymakers, tech companies, the media, and educators. – Jennifer Kavanagh and Michael D.

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How Your School Can Prioritise Teacher Wellbeing

FACTS Management

Showing appreciation for your teachers fosters a positive work environment. Here are four tips to support teacher wellbeing.

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DIY Craft Stick Snowman Winter Holiday Decor

S&S

This adorable snowman decoration is a simple DIY project thats perfect for adding a festive touch to your program. With just a few simple craft materials – popsicle sticks, permanent markers, chenille stems, pom poms, and wiggly eyes – you … Read More The post DIY Craft Stick Snowman Winter Holiday Decor appeared first on S&S Blog.

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A Goal of Doing More in Honor of Her Donor

Stanford Childrens

After receiving the gift of a new heart and lungs, 17-year-old Roza Saad strives to live a life that reflects the generosity of her donor. Roza Saad is a driven young lady. She skipped the 12th grade to attend college earlier. Now, she is studying computer science as a freshman in college. Her long list of goals continues to grow. Im currently organizing a blood drive and volunteering at a hospital gift shop, she said.

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An Easy to Implement Class Organization Tip!

Gopher Sport

Are you one of those PE teachers who often finds yourself juggling double classes during the week? Managing large groups of energetic students can be quite the challenge, especially when it comes to keeping things organized and ensuring everyone has enough personal space. I’ve been there, and I thought I’d share a helpful organizational idea that’s made a big difference in our gym.

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The Importance of a Robust Tuition Fee Collection Process as the Cost of Living Soars

FACTS Management

As the cost-of-living soars, schools must manage tuition payments in a way thats sensitive to families and efficient for the collection rate.

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Reindeer Card Winter Themed DIY Craft

S&S

This adorable reindeer card is a simple DIY craft project to get kids excited about the holidays. Using simple materials like construction paper, felt, pom-poms, and wiggly eyes, this winter-themed activity is both fun and easy to create. Perfect for … Read More The post Reindeer Card Winter Themed DIY Craft appeared first on S&S Blog.

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How to Get Perfect 10s with Positivity with Coach Yandis Urquila 

Complete Performance

On todays PerformHappy Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Coach Yandy Urquilaa name many of you might recognize from social media as one of the most inspiring coaches out there. After this episode, its easy to see why hes earned that reputation. The post How to Get Perfect 10s with Positivity with Coach Yandis Urquila appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Revitalize and Rejuvenate: Harnessing Collagen Peptides for Recovery After Aesthetic Treatments

Designs for Health

The skin is the bodys largest organ and undergoes many changes during aging. The skin is subject to aging due to internal factors and external factors. Internal factors may include the bodys nutrient and antioxidant status. External factors, like environmental conditions (for example, wind, sun exposure , and cold air) and lifestyle factors, such as smoking status, alcohol use, psychological stress, and sleeping habits, may all contribute to aging skin and decreased collagen.

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Relieving Some of the Burden of Payment Security

FACTS Management

Schools can reduce the burden of payment security by partnering with SaaS providers like FACTS. Ensure PCI DSS compliance and secure payment processing.

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5 Benefits of Automating Tuition Fee Payments

FACTS Management

Automating tuition payments reduces administration, improves security, and provides a predictable cash flow for schools.

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Optimising Your School’s Approach to Late Tuition Fees

FACTS Management

Optimising your schools approach to late tuition fees saves time. Automate payments, communicate policies, and provide flexible options.