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The Relentless School Nurse: A Tranformational Visit to the LBJ Presidential Library

Relentless School Nurse

LBJ believed that government could be a force for good. These were not just lofty ideals—they were the foundation for programs that lifted millions out of poverty, dismantled barriers of discrimination, and opened doors to education, healthcare, and civic participation. The Higher Education Act opened doors to college for millions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: When Policy Harms Children – A School Nurse’s Call to Action

Relentless School Nurse

Now more than ever, we are bearing witness to a dangerous unraveling of public health and education infrastructure, driven by policy decisions at the highest levels of government. A Dismantled Department of Education = A Dismantled Future The situation is compounded by the active dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. They are not educated or trained to understand whats necessary to properly develop our youth.

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School sport participation

Learning Through Sport

The school also entered teams in after-school and during school time sport opportunities such as the state 'all-school' competitions, and had x2 50 minute lessons of physical education for all students to Year 12 as well as elective PE for senior secondary 'leaving certificate-tertiary admitance score' study. Keane, F., & Keane, F., &

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Bill Analysis: An Act to promote student learning and mental health (S.2549)

Rennie Center

Officials including Governor Maura Healey , Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler , and Attorney General Andrea Campbell have recently called for a ban on access to electronic devices throughout the school day. 2549 adds a new section on “Personal Electronic Devices” to the set of laws governing public schools in Massachusetts.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Student Survivors are Leading the Way in School Safety

Relentless School Nurse

This is achieved by utilizing LACDMH staff to provide threat prevention and management assistance to educational institutions and law enforcement agencies throughout the county. Educational institutions are supported in adopting a multidisciplinary approach to help prevent and mitigate potentially volatile situations.

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10 thoughts on PE curriculum change.

Drowning in the Shallow

Physical Education is resistant to change, or so it is said. A raft of government policies, National Curriculums and reports from interested stakeholders haven’t been able to overcome the comfort that has been created by a multi-activity sports technique focus approach. →

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