Mon.Jan 23, 2023

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5 Things That Parents Sacrifice For Their Children

RC Families

Parents sacrifice things for their children all the time; sleep, money and time are the obvious things they relinquish. Parenting is a sacrificial job, no doubt about it. But sometimes parents must learn to sacrifice above and beyond and in ways that they had not anticipated. These five sacrifices are ones that all parents should.

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“Do You Want To Compete” Game

Gopher PE

Is competition good or bad? Competition is often viewed as bad for kids. Competition can bring pressure, stress, and disappointment for some kids. It can also have a negative impact on class climate, as some students will use competition to control others by putting others down. Competition, however, is an important part of life and it can be used in class to teach kids about sportsmanship, hard work, and empathy.

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Children’s Mental Health week

The PE Hub

How to get involved in Children’s Mental Health Week Monday 6 th February marks the beginning of Children’s Mental Health week. The theme for 2023 is ‘Let’s Connect’ which is especially poignant after the last few years we had. Young Minds reported that one in six children aged 5 to 16 were identified as having a probable mental health problem in July 2021, a huge increase from one in nine in 2017.

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Charity supplies organizations hygiene kits for those in need.

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Hygiene is something many of us take for granted, and East Valley non-profit Confidence Kits understands how important personal grooming and basic cleanliness can affect someone’s confidence. The charity supplies hygiene kits to East Valley organizations whose goals include helping those in need. Arizona Health and Physical Education is proud to partner with Confidence kits.

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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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The Other Side of Adversity: An Interview with Ben Garuccio

Player Development Project

Ben Garuccio is an A-League winner with two different clubs. But his career hasn’t been without challenges. In this article, the Western United fullback reflects upon the setbacks he faced in youth football, moving to Scotland as a professional and suffering a major knee injury, and how he consistently overcame adversity to develop as both a player and person — and, ultimately, build a successful and fulfilling career in the game.

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Women’s Air Jordan: Flying high - The Story of Women's Air Jordan

The Sporting

Women’s Air Jordan - A Sport x Fashion story Caitlin Bennett tells the story of Women’s Air Jordan. The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was founded in April 1996 as the women’s parallel to the men’s game, 50 years after the formation of the National Basketball Association , now one of the world’s most powerful sporting brands. We warmly welcome Caitlin Bennett to the Sporting Blog team, and she makes her debut by continuing our Sport meets Fashion series with a piece about the Wom

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Wipeout – Tossing & Catching Game for Physical Education

S&S

Wipeout is a tossing and catching game that is played on a volleyball court! Great for PE, summer camp, or recreational groups. Equipment: Volleyball Net Ball options: Volleyball Foam Ball Gator Skin How to Play Wipeout Split the class into … Read More The post Wipeout – Tossing & Catching Game for Physical Education appeared first on S&S Blog.

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About $2B In Fed Education Funds Remain in Mass.

Rennie Center

About $2B In Fed Education Funds Remain in Mass. Michael P. Norton catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 20:42 Tue, 11/01/2022 - 12:00 State House News Service Only about a third of the $2.9 billion in education funding authorized by the federal government since COVID-19 hit has been spent in Massachusetts, leaving "a lot of money on the table," according to a top state education official.

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4 Tips for a Safe and Healthy Summer Camp

Magnus Health

Summer camp is a childhood staple. It’s where kids go to play, to learn, and to socialize when school is not in session. Over the last few years, school nurses and camp staff have needed to adapt and take new measures to prioritize the wellness of campers and counselors. Here are some of our top tips for creating a safe and healthy summer camp that will be remembered for years to come.

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Let’s celebrate STEM Week by expanding career pathways for youth

Rennie Center

Let’s celebrate STEM Week by expanding career pathways for youth Mary Skipper and Bob Giannino catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 20:45 Mon, 10/17/2022 - 12:00 CommonWealth Magazine The Boston area has a thriving innovation economy and is home to numerous companies in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. Yet, access to mutual learning opportunities with these booming industries remains limited for Boston’s educators and students.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Premier League Quiz: 100+ Questions with Answers on Premier League Trivia

The Sporting

100+ Premier League Quiz Questions with Answers Are you a fan of Premier League Trivia? Are you hosting a pub quiz or family games night? We may just have what you are looking for! Here are over 100 questions with answers on the Premier League. There will be something for everyone, from the fiercest football fan to the Premier League novice alike. Check out out questions and answers on the biggest football league on earth!

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Educators conduct panel discussion on education in Western Mass.

Rennie Center

Educators conduct panel discussion on education in Western Mass. Trent Levakis catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 20:48 Tue, 06/14/2022 - 12:00 The Reminder A meeting of Western Massachusetts leaders in education took place at the Delaney House in Holyoke on June 9 for the Condition of Education (COE) in Western Massachusetts event. The event was organized by the Rennie Center for Education and Research Policy, an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to inform decis

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F1’s Best Rivalries

The Sporting

The Greatest Rivalries in Formula 1 History Formula 1 is set up for intense rivalries! Whether a drawn out battle across two different teams or team-mates at one another’s throats, impulsive decisions made at 200 mph easily boil over into full blown conflict. Lewis Hamilton & Fernando Alonso: one of F1’s greatest rivalries! In this article, we rank the best driver rivalries across the sport’s history, based on the intensity of the driver relations and the entertainment of on-track action.

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Diversity in educator pipeline is crucial

Rennie Center

Diversity in educator pipeline is crucial Chad d'Entremont, Meghan Volcy, and Sophie Zamarripa catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 21:10 Fri, 04/22/2022 - 12:00 CommonWealth Magazine The demands of teaching during a pandemic have undoubtedly taken a toll on educators. From dealing with ever-changing public health protocols and staff shortages to addressing lost learning time and supporting students’ wellbeing, teachers are overworked and overwhelmed.

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The Relentless School Nurse: We Care For Other People’s Children/Teens

Relentless School Nurse

Reading through the many headlines of what is happening in schools across the country this Monday morning is jarring. I have included examples from the past few weeks of articles that involve school nurses and school health. They are a cross-section of the challenges that schools are grappling with, and all impact school safety. From gun violence to edibles and everything in between, these news stories give a birds-eye view of the social issues that are playing out in the classrooms, hallways, l

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Officials meet to discuss current state and future of Massachusetts education system

Rennie Center

Officials meet to discuss current state and future of Massachusetts education system RYAN TROWBRIDGE & KRISTIN BURNELL | WESTERN MASS NEWS catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 21:14 Wed, 01/26/2022 - 12:00 Western Mass News A school-focused ‘State of the State’ discussion played out in the Bay State on Wednesday. Massachusetts education leaders were in attendance as they looked at a newly released report on the current condition of education in the Commonwealth.

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Learning disruptions caused by the pandemic reinvigorate debate over MCAS

Rennie Center

Learning disruptions caused by the pandemic reinvigorate debate over MCAS STELLA LORENCE catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 21:18 Sat, 01/15/2022 - 12:00 THE SUN CHRONICLE If there were to be a multiple-choice test question about the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam, it might read something like this: Facing a drop in students’ scores on the MCAS exam, the state should: A) Rethink the structure of the MCAS B) Keep the MCAS as is but use the data to change the strategies in the

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The glass ceiling in our schools

Rennie Center

The glass ceiling in our schools Mike Kirby catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 22:00 Sat, 12/10/2022 - 12:00 THE SUN CHRONICLE A new study shows that just 39% of Massachusetts school districts are led by a woman. But the Bay State is doing better than the rest of America; only 27% of the nation’s school superintendents are women. That matches the percentage in the Attleboro area where three of the 11 school districts have female superintendents.

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Five Lessons from Massachusetts that Can Help District Leaders Use Evidence to Simplify Decision-Making

Rennie Center

Five Lessons from Massachusetts that Can Help District Leaders Use Evidence to Simplify Decision-Making Annelise Eaton catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 22:09 Tue, 09/27/2022 - 12:00 As students return to school for the first time in three years without most COVID precautions in place, the impact of the pandemic lingers on in our nation’s classrooms.

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January 2023: COE Look Back

Rennie Center

January 2023: COE Look Back catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 21:53 Sun, 01/22/2023 - 12:00 Read More News Type Newsletter

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Jan 2022: COE Look Back

Rennie Center

Jan 2022: COE Look Back catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 21:27 Wed, 01/12/2022 - 12:00 Read More News Type Newsletter

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