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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

PE teachers can’t do it alone. School leaders—including PE teachers, curriculum directors, principals, and counselors—must work together to build a program that reflects the needs of today’s students. Just look at the physical education program at Saratoga Springs High School in New York.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Caring for Yourself, Others, and Your Heart in a Sudden World

Relentless School Nurse

One moment, we’re calmly administering routine medications or checking in on a student with a chronic condition. We treat injuries, manage chronic conditions, administer medications, and respond to emergencies. We are educators, advocates, and connectors within our school communities. Consider the events of recent years.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Uphill Battle – Reflections and Realities as Another School Year Closes

Relentless School Nurse

Managing Chronic Conditions in Broken Systems Asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and life-threatening allergies don’t pause when budgets are tight or staff are short. I created care plans, trained teachers, managed emergencies, and made sure students could safely participate in school life. Many have over 1,500 students and more.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is an Assault on Children’s Health and Wellbeing

Relentless School Nurse

Even brief gaps in coverage can have lifelong consequences, including unmanaged chronic conditions, missed developmental milestones, and increased hospitalizations. Our advocacy doesnt happen in isolationwe can partner with parents, teachers, administrators, and other health professionals to create a collective message that cannot be ignored.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

Snow Fort Unit As a PE teacher for grades K-6, I’ve had a lot of success teaching the importance of guided play, goal setting, teamwork, working with others, communication, and valuing other students’ creations with respect. Wow, that got to me as a teacher, as a mother, and as a Minnesotan!

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The Relentless School Nurse: Remember this Data Point – 40% & Then Tell Your Story

Relentless School Nurse

More than 40% of US children and adolescents have at least one of the following chronic health conditions… The healthcare needs of children with chronic illness can be complex and continuous, involving daily management and addressing potential emergencies.

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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. They are trained to handle a wide range of health-related incidents.