Relentless School Nurse

JULY 6, 2025

And the consequences land hard on the shoulders of school nurses, educators, and families. So today, I’m extending that invitation out loud, in public, and without apology —to every lawmaker who voted for a bill that cuts Medicaid, slashes nutrition assistance, and pushes even more children into hunger, poverty, and despair.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 11, 2025

It’s not just a place for early learning; it’s where children receive critical health screenings, mental health support, nutrition, and a foundation of safety and belonging. Head Start has long been a cornerstone for low-income families. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and included in the systems designed to help them thrive.

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Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

The very notion that a kid could learn while not sitting still is nothing short of educational malpractice. Now, before you come at me with pitchforks made of pool noodles, I acknowledge that physical education (PE) teachers face real, systemic challenges. But here’s the truth: every educator is pressed for time.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Planning effective physical education lessons can be challenging, especially when juggling a packed schedule with various courses. Balancing so many disciplines and creating diverse physical education lesson plans can be daunting. But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. ” Free Download!

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Stanford Childrens

MAY 14, 2025

Dedicated support for unique challenges The Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac Disease is unique in that it offers a multidisciplinary approach with physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, dietitians, nurse educators, and surgeons to develop a therapy plan that is individualized for each child.

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Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

Created by: Nichole Wilder, Andrea Hart Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn To celebrate Heart Month during the month of February, we have compiled K-5 resources for educators to utilize both in the classroom and during physical education class.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2025

I spent hours tracking immunizations, educating families, managing illness protocols, and sometimes being the only source of healthcare a student had access to. We’re Expected to Do It All We are Chief Wellness Officers, health educators, care coordinators, emergency responders, mental health first aiders, and advocates.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 9, 2025

Suddenly, school nurses were at the forefront of a global health crisis, tasked with implementing new safety protocols, conducting contact tracing, and educating entire school communities about a virus we were all still learning about. We are educators, advocates, and connectors within our school communities.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 19, 2025

Now more than ever, we are bearing witness to a dangerous unraveling of public health and education infrastructure, driven by policy decisions at the highest levels of government. A Dismantled Department of Education = A Dismantled Future The situation is compounded by the active dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 8, 2025

The removal of HRSN guidance undermines our ability to connect families with resources like housing interventions, nutrition programs, and medical care, all services that directly reduce health barriers to learning.

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PLT4M

JULY 31, 2025

>>> Get Our FREE E-Book: The Essentials to Health Education The Importance of Health Class in High School High school health class is often the final opportunity to prepare students for real-world health decisions. It’s more than just textbook learning—it’s a chance to build lifelong skills.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

A comprehensive approach combines physical education with health education focused on essential life skills like decision-making, goal setting, and communication. And building a curriculum from the ground up takes time—something most educators don’t have to spare. This goes beyond just physical activity. Download Now!

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 4, 2025

When school nurses, counselors, and aides are cut, children’s health and educational outcomes suffer. If you’re a school nurse, educator, healthcare professional, or advocate, I invite you to share your stories and join me in this fight. Who Wins, and Who Pays the Price? Then ask yourself: What kind of country have we become?

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 24, 2025

The Houses passage of Trumps Big Beautiful Bill marks one of the most sweeping assaults on the health, nutrition, and future of Americas children in recent memory. As families lose eligibility, children may lose access to vital nutrition during the school day, threatening their ability to learn and thrive.

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PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

Skills-based health education is transforming how schools approach health instruction—shifting the focus from memorizing facts to developing real-life skills students can use to lead healthier lives. These standards serve as a strong foundation for health educators creating skills-based health education.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2025

It is more than just an early childhood education program. ” Eliminating Head Start funding would not only remove access to education but also cut children off from vital services that support their physical, emotional, and developmental health. Nutrition gaps would widen. There are no “alternatives.”

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 2, 2025

President Donald Trumps executive orders during the first months of his second term have inflicted widespread harm on children across the United States, jeopardizing their access to education, healthcare, and basic needs. Department of Education (DOE) is to oversee these services and ensure equitable access to education for all students.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. And just because PE teachers can’t be in class, doesn’t mean the physical education class has to turn into a “free block.” Another consideration is equipment.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These orders have led agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a list of banned words, which has sent shockwaves through the halls of research and education. Book Bans : The Department of Education has dismissed complaints related to book bans, labeling them as a “hoax.”

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. School nurses are responsible for monitoring these conditions, administering medications, and educating students on self-care practices.

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SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! This greatly increased WHPE visibility.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high. Lasa Baxter from Wilde Holistic Nutrition and Fitness leads staff through a strength training workout that doesn’t require equipment. She just completed her 30th year in education, and the seventh year in her current position.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 1, 2024

Nutrition Conference is Sponsored by the Dairy Council of Arizona The mission of this nutrition conference is to network with other like-minded professionals, earn continuing professional education units, learn about the latest science-based research surrounding nutrient-dense foods, and receive resources to assist with client education.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Here’s an excellent example of politicians not understanding the benefits of physical education – cutting physical education as a way to reduce costs, but penalizing the taxpayer millions of dollars as a consequence. Both would benefit from the knowledge about health, flexibility, fitness and nutrition that PE classes provide.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Educators at eligible k-12 schools can apply now for a school nutrition equipment kit from Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60! Applicants can choose from one of three school nutrition equipment kits to boost school meals and help students stay fueled up during the school day. The Fuel Up to Play 60 Team EDUCATOR DASHBOARD

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 8, 2023

Tabbie is joining the Dairy Council of Arizona as the new Manager of Youth Wellness and Nutrition Education. I am a registered dietitian who enjoys collaborating with educators and wellness partners to engage youth in nutrition and wellness. Happy to help. Reach out to me with any questions! arizonamilk.org

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2023

April 18, 2023 Hans Van der Mars , professor emeritus at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, received the 2023 Luther Halsey Gulick Award at the Society of Health and Physical Educators, or SHAPE, America National Convention and Expo on March 30.

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PLT4M

MAY 26, 2023

Through physical education professional development, teachers can gain the skills and knowledge to create a safe and supportive learning environment, develop a comprehensive physical education curriculum, and use technology to enhance instruction. Better yet, all these courses can be used for your required continuing education hours.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Nutrition for high school athletes is complicated! And while we all want an easy answer, student-athlete nutrition is far from simple. Every one of our young athletes comes to us with their own experiences and understanding of nutrition, and we have to help them navigate a complex nutritional world.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. Check out her actionable steps to funding physical education programs. Challenges Of Funding Physical Education Programs School districts have a lot of different school programs they need to consider funding.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

Amid these constraints, school nurses work diligently to educate students, staff, and parents about various health-related topics, including nutrition, hygiene, and managing chronic conditions. Educate the nurse about how to use your child’s medications, such as an epinephrine auto-injector, if necessary.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2023

Promote preventative care and health education : Focus on promoting preventative care and health education within the school community. Develop health promotion campaigns, conduct workshops, and disseminate information on topics like nutrition, exercise, mental health, and hygiene.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While one-to-one technology has become the norm in many subjects, physical education programs are grappling with the role of technology in the classroom. A student watches a PLT4M nutrition lesson on a laptop. 1 to 1 devices in schools offer teachers and students a modern, tech-enhanced approach to student learning.

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 24, 2023

.” You can download a free printable version of the “Healthy Eating Plate” at the Harvard Health Blog at: [link] If you’re looking for a good printable diagram for the nutrition component of your health classes, this is a great resource. To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here!

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Finding the right grants for physical education can help take your PE department to the next level. Physical education grants can fund new curriculum, technology, professional development, and equipment. The Need For Physical Education Grants Physical education is a subject worth investing in!

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 17, 2024

Just as sea glass evolves from sharp, discarded fragments into smooth, polished gems through the relentless forces of nature, school nurses navigate challenging circumstances in educational settings to create positive outcomes for students. We do make the impossible, possible!

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