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‘Unlearning’ My PE Practice: A Critical Reflection on how I am pivoting my practice towards the  Curriculum for Wales.

PE Scholar

Jon Campbell suggests that we put aside older ideas so that we can give new approaches our full attention

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The Relentless School Nurse: We Are Still Here – School Nurses Leading Through Crisis and Change

Relentless School Nurse

Dear Fellow School Nurses, On this School Nurse Day 2025, I write to you with admiration and profound solidarity. These past few years have tested us in ways we never imagined. From navigating the frontlines of a global pandemic to responding to the mental health crisis unfolding in our students, we have carried far more than our job descriptions could ever capture.

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Tag Games For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Tag games for elementary PE are more than just fun ways to get students movingthey help young learners build essential skills like offensive and defensive movement, evasion tactics, change of direction, and spatial awareness. These fast-paced games are easy to modify for different grade levels, making them a great fit for all elementary students. In this article, well explore how these engaging tag games for elementary PE align with SHAPE standards, highlight a variety of game options with deta

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What Jim told James (Conversations between an experienced Head of PE and and ECT)

The Everlearner

Foreword This is a very worrying moment. I am about to start a blog with the words I had a dream last night I have to be honest and admit that this would worry me as a reader. It would strike me as a bit of a 1980s Dallas storyline, but in this particular case, Im going to let myself do it. I was watching TV last night (Sunday prior to a bank holiday Monday) and I dozed off.

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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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PE Insights Episode 51 Will Swaithes and Catherine Fitzpatrick: Building the Oak National Academy PE Curriculum

PE Scholar

Will Swaithes & Catherine Fitzpatrick discuss the Oak National Academy PE curriculum and the new resources that they're building.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Tune Into School Nurse Huddle Podcast with Lisell Zuñiga!

Relentless School Nurse

Step into the heart of school health leadership with School Nurse Huddle , a podcast created and hosted by Lisell Zuiga, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, a nationally recognized leader in school health and a passionate advocate for student wellness. In every episode, Lisell brings together trailblazers in school nursing to share real stories, expert advice, and practical strategies that empower nurses to lead change in their communities.

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FACTS School Management and Enquiry Tracker Partner to Simplify School Enrolments

FACTS Management

Key data collected in Enquiry Tracker flows directly into FACTS, reducing manual data entry, saving time, and improving accuracy.

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PE Scholar Associates

PE Scholar

Our annual opportunity to connect with and help elevate the voice of exceptional physical educators keen to 'pay it forward'.

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Active Learning Made Easy – Interactive Projectors for Movement and Engagement in Education

S&S

Exploring Obie and Beam Systems for Classrooms, Libraries, and Beyond Interactive projectors are revolutionizing how students engage with content, combining movement, play, and curriculum-aligned learning in one powerful tool. We offer four top-tier interactive projector systems – Obie, Beam Pro … Read More The post Active Learning Made Easy – Interactive Projectors for Movement and Engagement in Education appeared first on S&S Blog.

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STEM for All Podcast

Rennie Center

STEM for All Podcast catherine-rauseo Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:15 Thu, 03/20/2025 - 12:00 Rennie Center Executive Director Chad d'Entremont was featured on an episode of the STEM for All Podcast. Listen in to hear Chad talk all about the Rennie Center's work, from the Condition of Education project, to our Research and Development Labs, to our recent landscape analysis of state-funded STEM-focused internships and work-based learning opportunities.

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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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From Frequent Transfusions to a Cure for Beta Thalassemia

Stanford Childrens

Stem cell transplant transforms life of toddler with beta thalassemia major Wade Huynh, age 3, was born with a serious blood disorder, and he needed a stem cell transplant to thrive. Luckily, he didnt need to look far for a donor matchjust across the hall in his family home. Both of his older sistersJubilee, age 13, and Charlotte, age 11were perfect matches.

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Global levels of physical inactivity in adults: off track for 2030

PE Scholar

The main findings from the latest global assessment of levels of physical inactivity globally, regionally and by country in adult populations

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Fun Bird Feeder and Birdhouse Crafts to Encourage Bird Watchers in Your Senior Facility

S&S

Help residents enjoy the hobby of birdwatching by adding in a fun bird feeder or birdhouse craft each week to your arts and crafts activity. By having residents assemble and decorate the bird feeders and birdhouses, they may become more … Read More The post Fun Bird Feeder and Birdhouse Crafts to Encourage Bird Watchers in Your Senior Facility appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Secretary Tutwiler Delivers Massachusetts 2025 State of Education Address

Rennie Center

Secretary Tutwiler Delivers Massachusetts 2025 State of Education Address catherine-rauseo Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:18 Thu, 01/30/2025 - 12:00 Executive Office of Education The Massachusetts Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler delivered remarks on the State of Education at the Rennie Centers annual Summit. Secretary Tutwiler reflected on the Healey-Driscoll Administrations progress on transforming our education systems to be more affordable, accessible, and equitable for all students, reaffi

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Living Their Cosmic Dreams at the Stanford Children’s Prom

Stanford Childrens

Anticipation filled the air in Ren Vargass hospital room. Makeup palettes lined the medical table, and a purple wig hung in the corner of the room. Ren was getting ready for the Stanford Medicine Childrens Health Cosmic Dreams Prom at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. I am really excited because Ive always wanted to go to prom, the 13-year-old said.

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AQA GCSE PE NEA part 3 checklist

PE Scholar

This checklist can be used by students to guide them correctly through the requirements of the analysis section of the AQA GCSE PE coursework.

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Building Calm Classrooms: Tools and Strategies to Support Student Mental Health

S&S

As educators know, in todays classrooms students are facing more than academic challenges – theyre managing emotional stress, social pressure, and uncertainty about the world around them. Thats why creating calm, supportive learning environments is more critical than ever. There … Read More The post Building Calm Classrooms: Tools and Strategies to Support Student Mental Health appeared first on S&S Blog.

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April 2025: Spreading Student Support

Rennie Center

April 2025: Spreading Student Support catherine-rauseo Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:01 Wed, 04/30/2025 - 12:00 Read More News Type Newsletter

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The Truth About Hypermobility in Sports with Dr. Taylor Goldberg

Complete Performance

Do you know an athlete whos super bendy, always impressing with their flexibility, but constantly dealing with little injuries or pain that wont go away? In this weeks PerformHappy Podcast, I sat down with chiropractor and hypermobility expert Dr. Taylor Goldberg to unpack exactly whats The post The Truth About Hypermobility in Sports with Dr. Taylor Goldberg appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Top Tips for Middle School Parents

RC Families

Middle school parents know that the years of grades 6-8 are like a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, and at times exciting. Middle school has also been likened to a place that has many tunnels, often underground. In the midst of these tumultuous years, it’s important to remember that middle school is a.

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Phyto-Fuel: The Role of Phytochemicals in Supporting Antioxidant Status and Metabolic Health

Designs for Health

What are phytochemicals and why do we need them? Phytochemicals (also called phytonutrients) are naturally occurring compounds found in plants, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Although they may not be considered essential nutrients, phytochemicals work synergistically with vitamins and minerals to support antioxidant status, healthy immune and inflammatory responses, and digestive and metabolic health.

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Everything You Need to Know About Executive Orders on Education

Rennie Center

Everything You Need to KnowAbout Executive Orders on Education catherine-rauseo Tue, 05/06/2025 - 16:43

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The Relentless School Nurse: Whooping Cough’s Comeback – The Alarming Cost of Falling Vaccination Rates

Relentless School Nurse

While measles outbreaks are widely reported in the media, another preventable disease is quietly making a dangerous comeback: pertussis, or whooping cough. This year alone, the U.S. has seen more than 7,000 cases. Tragically, several infants have already died, highlighting just how deadly pertussis can be for the youngest and most vulnerable. This spike isnt just a statistical blip, its a warning sign of a broader public health failure fueled by vaccine misinformation and declining immunization

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The Relentless School Nurse: Defunding PBS and NPR is a Dangerous Blow to Public Media, Public Health, and Democracy

Relentless School Nurse

President Trumps executive order to eliminate federal funding for PBS and NPR is not about saving taxpayer dollars, its a direct attack on the health and well-being of our communities. As a school nurse, I see firsthand how public media serves as a lifeline for families, schools, and especially our most vulnerable children. This isnt fiscal responsibility; its political retribution with dangerous consequences for public health.

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