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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. Photo credit: Diane Copas What’s at Stake: The Great Society, Then and Now The scope of LBJ’s achievements is almost impossible to overstate. We were in Austin for the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) annual conference. That promise is now in jeopardy.

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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. National governing bodies and community-based programs likewise carry a responsibility to set guidelines and foster evidence-based approaches.

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School sport participation

Learning Through Sport

2020) with 8 3% of adolescents aged 1517 not meeting the daily physical activity recommendations (Australian Government - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2014) However, I propose that there should be a reconsideration of the place of 'school sport' (including dance) to be considered part of the school curriculum. Keane, F., &

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

Rennie Center

2549 adds a new section on “Personal Electronic Devices” to the set of laws governing public schools in Massachusetts. Though the bill does not stipulate any particular methods of engaging community members during the policy development phase, the final policy must be approved by the school committee or other governing body.

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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. Immunization at Risk Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of our time. This isnt theoretical. Its happening now.

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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.

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10 thoughts on PE curriculum change.

Drowning in the Shallow

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. Physical Education is resistant to change, or so it is said. →

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