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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Our First Advocacy Attempts More than 20 years ago, WHPE began conducting several Legislative Health & Fitness Day events at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison. This task was assigned to the association secretary and a team of state, district and national teachers of the year.

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

Relentless School Nurse

By doing so, we can raise awareness of the critical role school nurses play in supporting the well-being and academic success of students with special healthcare needs. Addressing concerns and questions related to the child’s health condition, we provide an additional voice to support them in the school setting.

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

Being Outside Does the Body Good Staying active can lead to increased motor development, skill building, and more physically healthy bodies — and being active outside in a natural setting can improve our overall wellness. Here are some tips to help you get started: For Teachers: Advocate for more outdoor recess and field days.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

Relentless School Nurse

Here is a link to the Philadelphia Inquirer article featuring Kathy (pictured below) during COVID: ‘It’s not boo-boos and Band-Aids’: COVID-19 thrust school nurses onto the front line “Never did we know how much we need them,” the president of New Jersey’s largest teachers union says about the role of school nurses during the pandemic.

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Teaching Health & Physical Education - Everyday is the way

Physical Education Ideas

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. However, this subject is essential for the well-being of students and their future success. This is where Physical Education teachers are vital.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Read & Share the ‘Equity Schools Policy Plan: Supporting Healthy, Inclusive, In-Person Schools

Relentless School Nurse

It is intended to provide a practical approach to implementing sensible mitigation when and where it is most needed, supporting living well socially, emotionally, and physically – together in the continuing pandemic. . Mitigating surges supports mental health. All school teachers and staff should be paid for time isolating.

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Buy Technology for Back to School ©

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Use Your ESSER Funding for Health and Physical Education to Promote Social, Emotional, and Physical Learning. Funding is readily available for your school physical and health education program. As Salmi continues, “Teachers are not guessing when assessing. It is easy to request. It is easy to get it. Be Persistent.