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Movement Matters: 5 Ways Physical Activity Improves Student Behavior

SHAPE America

It supports students’ academic achievement, mental health and overall well-being. It’s a condition where individuals do not engage in sufficient physical activity, and for children under 18, that’s 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Ever heard of exercise deficiency disorder?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Read the “Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children”

Relentless School Nurse

Published on January 23, 2025, our open-access article explores the critical role of school nurses in promoting student health and academic success. Gonzalez-Guarda, PhD, MPH, RN, and Elizabeth Dickson, PhD, RN.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Building Bridges – A New Tool to Strengthen Care Coordination Between School Nurses and Health Care Providers

Relentless School Nurse

The benefits include: Comprehensive Support: Uniting educators, health professionals, and families ensures all aspects of a student’s development—academic, medical, and social-emotional—are addressed in a coordinated way. Continuity of Care: Students with chronic conditions often move between home, school, and medical settings.

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How Technology Can Support Students with Chronic Health Issues

Magnus Health

For K-12 school nurses, managing the health of students with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy can be challenging. Learn how EHR software can help you improve student care and support those with chronic health conditions within your school community.

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Remission Achieved Quickly for Girl With Complex Crohn’s Disease

Stanford Childrens

It is a chronic (long-term) condition. I feel really blessed that we have access to such a great academic health care system. Upon a closer look at Abbys original colonoscopy, the underlying pathology showed signs of very early-onset IBD, particularly Crohns disease. It occurs in 2 out of 1,000 children in Western countries.

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The Relentless School Nurse: “Voices from the Frontline” – School Nurses, Share Your Stories on the Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Student Health

Relentless School Nurse

This coverage ensures that students can receive the necessary support to manage their health conditions, reducing absenteeism and improving academic performance. Educational Outcomes : Research indicates that students enrolled in Medicaid perform better academically, graduate at higher rates, and earn higher wages in adulthood.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

The Bigger Picture Low activity isn’t just a health concern—it impacts academic achievement, mental health, and overall student well-being. But through exposure in the 9th-grade course and students talking about the different options, you now see a broad range of students in everything from Adventure Ed to Strength and Conditioning.”