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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

In a school era focused on technology and standardized tests, might the key to some students’ success lie not in more academic work on a device, but in the opportunity to move their bodies outdoors? In this article, I share how daily outdoor physical education can be used as an academic and behavioral intervention.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

After a decade of teaching high school PE in Canada, she moved abroad, bringing her expertise to students around the globe. As a mother of three, she has watched her children thrive in international school settings, excelling in sports and academics alike, and eventually graduating from DAA to attend university in Canada.

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Skills Based Health Education

PLT4M

Jeff Bartlett has worked at Holten Richmond Middle School, a public 6–8 middle school in Danvers, Massachusetts, since 2008. In addition to teaching, Jeff coaches high school cross country and track & field at Danvers High School, home of the 2023 Massachusetts Boys Cross Country State Champions.

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Physical Activity And Academic Performance

PLT4M

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential.

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: Shot in The Arm – Healing is Coming

Relentless School Nurse

CATHERINE BOREK Scott’s wife, Catherine Borek, has been a public high school teacher in Compton, California, for over a quarter century. EDEN MARIE KENNEDY Eden is Scott and Catherine’s younger daughter, and she went from 10 and her last semester in elementary school to 13 and her last year in middle school between 2020 and 2022.