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The Relentless School Nurse: In Support of a Nurse – Learn How to Help DonQuenick Joppy

Relentless School Nurse

. Here is a message from one of the nurses who is trying to help DonQuenick Joppy in her time of extreme need. Here is a link to the Facebook page where this message was retrieved: [link]. Thank you for being willing to help support. DonQuenick’s case is both simple and complicated. It’s a simple example of the racism so deeply entrenched in nursing: racist white nurses at every level – staff, charge, management, supervisory, CNO – relentlessly harassing, abusing, assaulting, and br

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The Buddy Bench Improves Inclusiveness During Recess Periods

Physical Education Update

Recess can be an excellent opportunity for children to engage in fitness activities. However for some children, recess isn’t fun – it’s a cruel reminder that they aren’t part of the in-crowd. Excluded from group games and activities, they stand on the sidelines watching and wishing they were part of the fun. That’s where the “buddy bench” comes in.

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Help Your Child Learn About Being Assertive

RC Families

Being assertive means being positive and confident. You are aware that you are a worthy person with your own special gifts. You think for yourself and express your own ideas. You know what you stand for and what you won’t stand for. You expect respect. This is a great conversation to have as your kids. Read More.

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FiT Work #13 - Teen Body Image (SY22-23)

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

Due Today Wednesday, August 17th - Read the directions, watch the video, and answers the questions on the google form. The attached google slide will guide you through the process. - Don't forget to submit your work.

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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 Relentless School Nurse: The CDC Chooses the Path of Least Resistance

Relentless School Nurse

In case you have not seen the new guidelines, published on Thursday afternoon, August 11, 2022, here they are: . Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning. . The CDC has chosen the path of least resistance as schools are about to reopen, or are in their first few weeks of the new school year. .

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Want Smarter Kids with More Brain Cells? Give Them Daily Physical Education in School!

Physical Education Update

I’ve become a big fan of the TedTalks and TedxTalks series of public lectures as a way to learn about the latest information on dozens of different topics. I recently found a lecture on the potential of quality daily physical education in our schools. This talk discussed the ability to not only improves students’ health and behavior, but also their ability to learn.

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Helping Kids Cope with Separation Anxiety

Stanford Childrens

When children start attending day care or begin a new school year, drop-offs can be emotionally tricky. Saying goodbye each morning, toddlers can cling to their parents like burrs. Kindergarteners may become weepy, and middle school students might complain of stomachaches. Pediatric psychologist Barbara Bentley, PsyD , herself a mom, understands how challenging these manifestations of separation anxiety feel for children and parents alike.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Impact of Firearm Violence and Threats on Student Health

Relentless School Nurse

Episode 14 – The Impact of Firearm Violence and Threats on Student Health. . In the fourteenth episode of our webinar series, Robin Cogan covers the role school nurses have as healthcare providers charged with the responsibility of protecting students and faculty while fostering safe school environments and the most effective approaches and strategies to create safe and supportive school environments through comprehensive, coordinated efforts at the schoolwide, districtwide and communitywide le

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A Good Luck Message From A Caring Coach

Physical Education Update

As the scholastic sport season winds down, I’d like to post this message from a coach to his athletes. Circumstances beyond his control left Colin Ward, the head track coach at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, unable to attend the city championships with his athletes – athletes with whom he’d been working for months. While he couldn’t be there in person, he sent a message that encompasses practical advice with inspirational words.

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Animal Themed Games for the Classroom

S&S

Try these animal themed games in your classroom or program! These are great for brain breaks and to get students up and moving. You can also plan some crafts and other themed ideas to go along with the games. Cat … Read More. The post Animal Themed Games for the Classroom appeared first on S&S Blog.

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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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Six Adopted Kids, All With Special Needs

Stanford Childrens

Six adopted kids, all with special needs, add up to one remarkable family. The Moore family of Concord, California, has set a record for having the most kids from one family receiving care at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. We couldn’t think of a nicer family to reach this milestone. Most parents think having one or two kids is challenging enough.

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

Relentless School Nurse

You can join this group of public health leaders to bring an actionable, evidence-based policy plan to your school districts and communities to address school safety as we open the 2022-2023 school year. The information for this blog post was retrieved directly from [link]. Equity Schools Policy Plan: Supporting healthy, inclusive, in-person schools.

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Yoga For High School Students In Action

PLT4M

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. In this article, we take a closer look at how Canton is incorporating yoga into its’ pe curriculum. . Yoga in High School – Popularity On The Rise Yoga has become an increasingly popular form of physical fitness across the united states.

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Arts and Physical Education Survey – We want your feedback!

Arizona Health and Physical Education

As we begin to plan for the 2022 Arts & Physical Education Digital Summit, we are curious about the types of Professional Development that you are most interested in and the format with which you would like to engage. Please take a few moments to complete the following survey to share your thoughts, needs, and interests. Click HERE!

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Need Name Suggestions

Montessori Physical Education

I have three updates to share with you all. Number #1: The Great Lessons have been updated and expanded. They have all the Great Lessons for lower elementary like they did before. However, I added the upper elementary lessons there as well. That's not even the best part. The price is only ten dollars! Half the price and it has even more lessons than before.

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What Determines the GOAT For a Sport?

The Sporting

Find out how to determine the GOAT in a sport One debate that occurs in every sport is determining the greatest player of all time in their respective sport. In various circles, there are often a number of things that come into play when deciding on this individual player. It is often factors such as statistics, championships and the evolution of the game over the years that people take into consideration.

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DIY Ice Cube Tie Dye Activity

S&S

There’s many different ways to tie dye, but this is a very interesting a creative way to try and get some different results! How2PlayToday has given us a step-by-step guide as well as a material list in order for you … Read More. The post DIY Ice Cube Tie Dye Activity appeared first on S&S Blog.

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A guide to results day 2022: Students

The Everlearner

It’s a big moment! You have studied for and sat your A-levels or GCSEs and the day that you thought would never come is almost here. Results days are stressful for young people. In my experience, they are stressful in most cases because of a lack of control. Everything that influences your results has been concluded. Revision, exam answers and essay writing are in the past and all that remains is to receive that envelope of letters and numbers.

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Lyons Magnus Formula Recall

Stanford Childrens

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health was told by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about a voluntary recall of nutritional shakes made by Lyons Magnus company, such as Kate Farms Pediatric Standard , Premier Protein , and PediaSure Harvest. A voluntary recall is when a company tells people to stop using their product because of a health concern.

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The Best Big 3’s of the NBA: Going Back to the 1980s

The Sporting

Find out about the best big 3’s in NBA history One thing that the last 40 years has definitely taught us about basketball is that three’s a company. As a matter of fact, a lot of teams who have won championships in the past have had a big three. For those who may not be familiar, big three is a term that is sometimes used in basketball when there are three players who are exceptional on the same team- and most of the time they are on the court at the same time.

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Recent Phase 1 Trial Explores Role of NR to Support Neuronal Health During Aging

Designs for Health

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with brain changes, deficits in motor function, nonmotor symptoms, and cognitive decline. Age , family history, and environmental factors are major risk factors for PD. Inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction , and oxidative damage have been linked to PD. In recent research, the molecule nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) has been shown to exhibit potential neuroprotective effects and support healthy aging. .

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A guide to results day 2022: Teachers

The Everlearner

It’s a strange feeling for teachers on A-level or GCSE results day. The holidays that teachers had been hanging on for throughout July seem to be ebbing away and the spectre of visiting school/college to receive judgement in the form of exam results is the perfect disruption to whatever rest and peace has been achieved in the previous few weeks. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers.

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How School Nurses Can Help Combat Substance Misuse

Magnus Health

Private and independent schools count on school nurses to treat illnesses and give health advice to students, parents, and staff. But their capabilities go far beyond checking temperatures and applying Band-Aids. School nurses can also play a critical role in stopping the harmful misuse of substances. . We recently chatted with Independent School Management (ISM) to learn how nurses can help shape and strengthen a school community’s approach to substance misuse prevention.

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A Comparison of Lebron James and Moses Malone

The Sporting

Comparing Lebron James and Moses Malone There is no doubt Lebron James and Moses Malone had very different careers! They come from different eras and they didn’t even play the same position. You must be wondering, why is it even worth comparing the two? You may also be wondering why they chose not to go to college? In Moses Malone’s case, his family was in dire need of money and he didn’t appear to be ready to enter a four year college due to several issues, such as speech problems.

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CoQ10 Helps Promote Mitochondrial Function

Designs for Health

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble compound with numerous vital functions. CoQ10 is mainly synthesized endogenously, but it can also be obtained from dietary intake. It exists in the body as ubiquinone, which is the oxidized form, and from ubiquinol, which is the reduced form. The name is derived from the word ubiquitous, meaning “found everywhere.

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1v1 Dribbling & Scoring

Player Development Project

This practice is designed to provide players with high repetition of 1v1 and even 1v2 dribbling and scoring scenarios. The practice can easily be adapted for a 2v2 and is a great way to engage your players, encourage bravery and confidence, as well as help them work on opposed finishing. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dave will

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How School Nurses Impact Enrollment

Magnus Health

“Stay in your lane.”. You hear this expression when a person or group steps outside their area of expertise. But everyone has a lane in enrollment management at private and independent schools! It takes more than the admissions office to navigate family experiences. Other school community members, including nurses, can contribute during various cycle stages.

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Boxing Combos: Everything You Need to Know

The Sporting

Find out about common boxing combos One of the most important factors in winning a boxing match is skill. Boxing combos are a huge part of this and punching combos play a big role of the sport. They can be the difference between winning and losing. But how is that so? Well, it should be noted that a good combination of punches can make up for a lack of power, strength or even conditioning.

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Investigating the Role of Inositol in PCOS

Designs for Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder that globally affects up to 10% to 15% of women during reproductive age. PCOS consists of ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and multiple follicular cysts accompanied by metabolic abnormalities like insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and adiposity. The long-term impact of PCOS is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular events.

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Teaching Active Kids To Take Breaks

Bunch Parents Blog

How Much Is Too Much? Teaching Active Kids When To Take Breaks. Regular exercise during childhood is vital for short- and long-term health, and sports offer a great opportunity for children to get this much-needed exercise. Furthermore, sports can be an especially beneficial option because games also offer opportunities for social development.

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If it’s so bad, then why do teens still vape?

Teen Health 101

By: Daniella Palomino, Contributing Writer. Edited by: Fatou Kourouma, Editor; Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief. Warning signs of vaping are everywhere. They are played as commercials on TV, displayed as ads on social media apps, and even on the package. Despite all of the warnings and harmful side effects, teens still are vaping. On the surface, it is easy to blame the appeal of fruity flavors and apparent easy access, but there has to be more.

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12 Essential Everyday Exercises to Manage Pain

The Sporting

Manage pain with these simple, essential exercises Pain in any body part can hamper your productivity, worsen your mood and gives you a sense of discomfort. It can be tough living without painkillers when you often complain of pain. Sadly, these quick fixes have their own negative impact on the body- and on the mind. One way that you can manage pain holistically is by doing some exercises daily.

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Nicotinamide Riboside and Mitochondrial Health

Designs for Health

Mitochondria are cellular components essential for energy production and many other biochemical processes in the human body. The function of mitochondria is dependent on a molecule called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). NAD+ supports more than 500 biochemical reactions, including cellular energy production, DNA repair, and stress response. .

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High Jump Prompt Card

PE Scholar

This High Jump activity prompt card covers the key rules, misconceptions and teaching points for the main identified skills for scissors and frosby flop techniques.

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Recent Clinical Trial for Rectal Cancer Finds Every Patient in Remission

Teen Health 101

By: Kiara Sahi, Contributing Writer. Edited by: Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief. A , paper published in , The New England Journal of Medicine reported that a clinical trial inclusive of 12 patients with locally advanced rectal cancer found every patient in remission without any requirements of chemotherapy or complex surgical procedures ( , WebMD ). Here’s a simple breakdown on the trial that is being called a “cause for great optimism”.