SHAPE America
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In a school era focused on technology and standardized tests, might the key to some students’ success lie not in more academic work on a device, but in the opportunity to move their bodies outdoors? In this article, I share how daily outdoor physical education can be used as an academic and behavioral intervention.
SHAPE America
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity. The results were promising: 63.2% learned about the U.S.
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SHAPE America
DECEMBER 3, 2024
at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., Roger, however, arrives late, having dropped off his younger siblings at school. My focus in physical education centers on equity and inclusion in fitness, particularly access to fitness options in underserved communities of color. The bell rings at 9 a.m.
Relentless School Nurse
JANUARY 25, 2025
I’m honored to share a recently published article in JAMA Health Forum, “ Role of School Nurses in the Health and Education of Children, “ co-authored with my esteemed colleagues Rosa M. Challenges facing school nurses, such as inadequate funding, overwhelming caseloads, and staffing shortages.
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. 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. The good news is that P.E.
SHAPE America
MAY 22, 2025
Traditional approaches in physical education can lack joy, choice and relevance to students lives. The negative association with fitness can affect students perception of physical activity and the value of physical education. The steps outlined below may help you change the narrative in your own physical education program.
Relentless School Nurse
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Are you a school nurse with a story to tell? Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics has extended the deadline for school nurses to share personal experiences navigating the ethical dilemmas that arise in our vital role. We are caregivers, advocates, educators, and, at times, lifelines for students in need.
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