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Stop Hiding Behind the Whistle: Why PE Needs to Get in the Classroom Game

Montessori Physical Education

Rarely is it seen as an academic discipline with rigorous learning outcomes. It implies that our work isn’t academic, intellectual, or essential to student success. No visible ties to academics. But here’s the hard pill to swallow: if we want to be seen as equals in the academic ecosystem, we have to act like it.

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

How can you help us in offering better nutrition for our lunch program? A principal has low academic scores so he wants to cut recess. Here are a few examples of discussions we’ve had and comments we’ve received from convention attendees: Should we allow marching band to count for PE credit? Is this a good idea?

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Healthy Kids, Brighter Futures: Why Wellness Belongs at the Heart of Education

PE for Parents

NourishEd Our NourishEd program is a comprehensive approach to nutrition education and improved food access. 1,2,3 Children who are well-nourished, physically active, and emotionally supported are more likely to attend school regularly, concentrate better, and perform academically. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, 2011.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School’s Out For Summer (Almost) – Time to Renew for 2023-2024!

Relentless School Nurse

Develop health promotion campaigns, conduct workshops, and disseminate information on topics like nutrition, exercise, mental health, and hygiene. Highlight the growing demands and the positive impact that increased resources can have on student well-being and academic success.

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Remission Achieved Quickly for Girl With Complex Crohn’s Disease

Stanford Childrens

Abbys holistic care included meeting with IBD Nutritional Therapies early on to find a diet that would work well with her medicines, as well as receiving support from an IBD-specialized social worker. I feel really blessed that we have access to such a great academic health care system.

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How Technology Can Support Students with Chronic Health Issues

Magnus Health

These conditions are increasingly prevalent among school-aged children due to risk factors like poor nutrition and physical inactivity. Conditions like asthma, diabetes , epilepsy, and severe allergies require ongoing management and can significantly impact a student’s academic performance and overall well-being.

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The Relentless School Nurse: FAACTs Roundtable Podcast – Safely Caring for Students with Food Allergies is a Collaborative Effort

Relentless School Nurse

Amid these constraints, school nurses work diligently to educate students, staff, and parents about various health-related topics, including nutrition, hygiene, and managing chronic conditions. Health Education: They educate students, staff, and parents about health-related topics, such as nutrition, hygiene, and managing chronic conditions.

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