Mon.Mar 11, 2024

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The Relentless School Nurse: Vermont’s Kelly McGovern Landwehr, MSN, RN is Advocacy in Action

Relentless School Nurse

Nurse Practitioner Kelly McGovern Landwehr, MSN, RN, is president of the Vermont State School Nurses Association, and a school nurse at Middlebury Union High School. She is also a courageous advocate spotlighting the epidemic of vaping at school, but also at home. Sometimes our advocacy is born out of personal experiences. I applaud you, Kelly, for sharing the compelling story of your daughter’s experience with vaping, in her own words.

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Meet the Staff: Amber Helsel, Director of Communications

Teen Health Mississippi

Hey there, everyone! I’m so excited to introduce you to a super cool person—me! I’m Amber, and I wear two hats—one as the Director of Communications for Teen Health Mississippi, and the other as a graphic designer and illustrator. Let’s dive into my story a bit! Where I’m From and What I Wanted to Be I was born and raised in the metro area.

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Ask Your Family About Heart Disease

Stanford Childrens

Knowing your family’s heart disease risk empowers you to take action to improve heart health today Knowing what you may be carrying in your genes could literally save your or a family member’s life, including your child’s life. Tying into the message of American Heart Month, which just passed, now’s a good time to explore your family’s history of heart disease to not delay prevention any further.

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5 HUGE Parenting Challenges You Face Daily and How to Keep them From Driving You Crazy

RC Families

Parenting challenges greet you every morning, and they come in all shapes and sizes. It may start with “what’s for breakfast” and proceed to “we’re gonna be late for school!!!” It may continue throughout the day with a text that says, “I’m sick” or a call that says, “your child is in the principal’s office.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Safeguarding School Data: Cybersecurity Tips for Educators

FACTS Management

In today’s digital age, educational technology (EdTech) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive school data. Whether educators are navigating remote work setups or traditional classrooms, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is essential. Recent headlines about data breaches in the education sector serve as stark reminders of the importance of data security.

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Every Day is Game Day

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Aaron Hart, Nichole Wilder, Mark Friedrich, Chris Walker Special Contributions by: Eliza Kuhn, Andrea Hart Welcome to OPEN’s 6-day journey to becoming a Game Day Champion! A Game Day mindset means waking up each day ready to tackle challenges with excitement, bounce back from setbacks, and make a positive difference in the world. Every day is game day in a physical education class, and this module combines some of your OPEN favorites with some new activities that will surely become y