Rennie Center

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Research finds that child and family homelessness is associated with poor physical and mental health, including chronic conditions related to asthma, lead exposure, and nutritional deficits; increased school mobility; lower academic performance; higher rates of absenteeism and drop out; and hindered social and emotional development.

Nutrition

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Common Sleep Disorders – How various conditions disrupt standard sleep patterns, leading to various physical and mental health issues. However, there are a multitude of benefits of sleep, impacting not only your academic performance but also your overall health and well-being.

Immune system

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Physical education doesn’t always garner the same level of attention as other academic subjects throughout the school day. But as schools search for ways to support students’ mental health, academic performance, and overall healthy lifestyles, physical education can play a crucial role in student success.

Physical Education

Teen Health 101

MAY 22, 2022

Lack of basic coordination. Resistant/ acting out when doing academic or school-related activities. healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/learning-disabilities/Pages/default.aspx. Each one of these disabilities have various signs and symptoms. Difficulty remembering what someone just told them.

Elementary School

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

Evidence demonstrates the link between health and academic success and school nurses are an investment in student achievement. We provide expert care coordination and have a wealth of knowledge regarding community resources for families and school staff. We are often first to identify mental health challenges in our students.

Schooling

SHAPE America

JUNE 20, 2023

LGBTQ+ students who experienced higher levels of in-person victimization because of their sexual orientation felt lower levels of belonging to their school community, performed poorer academically, (2.83 average GPA), and were nearly twice as likely to report that they did not plan to pursue any post-secondary education (e.g.,

Schooling

Magnus Health

AUGUST 17, 2022

In addition to addressing acute health concerns, managing chronic conditions, and coordinating student care, nurses already practice preventive care. This strain could affect students with existing heart conditions or family histories of heart disease. . Impaired coordination . Why Nurses? . Change in appearance .

Schooling

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

It was notable that physical inactivity was a stronger risk factor for severe COVID-19 than commonly-discussed pre-existing conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and smoking. Effect of classroom-based physical activity interventions on academic and physical activity outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Physical Activity