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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Over the years, our organization has learned that advocacy requires work — but it can be done, and it does work. Despite the positive verbal feedback from participants, little qualitative evidence was collected to support anticipated WHPE objectives. How can you help us in offering better nutrition for our lunch program?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Nursing, Let’s Join the Call for a U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Gun Violence?

Relentless School Nurse

Here is the letter that was submitted: The collective body of Nursing can make a meaningful contribution to this effort by voicing our support of the need for a Surgeon General’s Report. Such a diverse group could be especially helpful for a divisive issue like responding to gun violence, Carmona said. Hallowell. .

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The Relentless School Nurse: “I Support the Girls” in on a Mission to Make Dignity the Norm!

Relentless School Nurse

Recently, I was introduced to an organization called “I Support the Girls (ISTG)” that provides essential items, like bras and menstrual hygiene products, to students in under-resourced schools. They have helped to provide items like bras and menstrual hygiene products to people affected by hurricanes, floods, and other disasters.

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2023 Journey of Active Schools

Active Schools Us

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared in 2023, and we can’t help but feel immense pride in all that we’ve accomplished. Three organizations joined us in April as part of our Program Endorsement Pilot. We look forward to building upon the work that was initiated.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Ten Self-Advocacy Strategies for School Nurses

Relentless School Nurse

By enlightening others about the depth and breadth of your expertise, you help them understand the significance of your role in the school community. Networking with Peers: Connect with other school nurses, whether in your local community or through professional organizations. Remember this is not boasting, this is educating!

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Return to School Toolkit Centered on The #UrgencyOfEquity

Relentless School Nurse

The #UrgencyofEquity Toolkit was developed by a coalition of public health experts and grassroots organizations to help educators, parents, and communities advocate for safer, equitable schools, and separate fact from fiction about COVID-19 protections. . Can my organization endorse this toolkit? FAQ: Who is this toolkit for?

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The Relentless School Nurse: We are Halfway to Summer

Relentless School Nurse

It has also made me crave more freedom to both watch her grow and help my daughter. Participation in NASN and our state school nurse organizations fosters camaraderie and shared experiences, enhancing our collective resilience. Certainly, the birth of my first grandchild has completely refocused my world, in the very best way.

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