Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Palo School nurse Mandy Palo, known on TikTok as Mrs. Palo , has carved out a unique niche for herself in the digital world, blending her professional expertise with the vibrant, engaging format of social media. From there I spent a few years in outpatient mental health and then made the jump to school nursing. Hi, I’m Mandy!

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

What I’ve learned from these conversations is that even though our PETE programs may be different, our students are almost all struggling with the same issue — their professional transition from students to teachers. Running the Race. As the clock ticks toward graduation, those innocent, every-once-in-a-while thoughts gain strength.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 21, 2024

It is a huge win for millions of public service workersand its especially meaningful for school nurses who have been fighting for this change for fifty years. School nurses, along with educators and other public servants, played a crucial role in pushing for this change.

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Mr. Kirsch

MAY 18, 2025

Field Day is more than an end-of-year event for elementary physical education teachers. And for those of us teaching in Title I schools, the stakes and rewards often feel even greater. As an elementary PE teacher, I spend the entire year helping students build skills, confidence, and a love for physical activity.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

SHAPE America serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States, and the organization is committed to diverse leadership on its Board. She also coordinates the Physical Education Master’s Certification Program at the University of Maryland College Park. She has an Ed.D. He has a Ph.D.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2025

As school nurses, we are uniquely positioned to implement this “triad of fulfillment” within our educational environments. Here’s how we can integrate these principles into our professional practice: Cultivating Relationships Enhance visibility and accessibility throughout the school.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When a school is celebrating a sports championship, they often go big: rallies, trophies, and loud cheers all around. What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? It might be a great fit for your school.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. Reflection and Self-Evaluation Being an anti-racist educator requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and advocacy.

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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! In the beginning, WHPE staffed a booth within the exhibit hall.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As a physical education teacher, I have been doing school fundraisers for 23 years. In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health. because of the lessons (and there are a lot of them) and because I receive a lot more giveback to my school.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 14, 2025

In July 2023, I had the privilege of delivering a general session presentation at the NASN 2023 Conference, focusing on the vital role school nurses play in stemming gun violence through prevention efforts. Today, I am excited to share that the results of that survey have just been published in the Journal of School Nursing (JOSN ).

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Every November, schools throughout Kentucky celebrate Kindness Across the Commonwealth , a week-long event started by KYSHAPE in 2020 to spread kindness throughout our state while promoting lessons and activities from SHAPE America’s health. As a health and physical education teacher, I teach kindness as part of my curriculum.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 31, 2025

It explores the profound psychological, educational, and social challenges these young individuals face, often struggling with anxiety, PTSD, and academic setbacks that can shape their entire futures. Support networks, schools, and mental health services offer hope, but comprehensive reforms are essential.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

No matter how you refer to it, lacrosse is a great game to teach your students in physical education class! SHAPE America and USA Lacrosse recently collaborated on an updated, comprehensive physical education lacrosse curriculum. What’s New in the USA Lacrosse PE Curriculum. Using the Lacrosse Lesson Plans.

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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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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Physical education electives offer an opportunity for students within a physical education program to select from a wide variety of different course options that suit their goals and interests. And this also comes at a time where physical education has been a hot topic of discussion in schools.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. We found them in the fifth and sixth grade teachers, who happened to be nature lovers (though not anglers).

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SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This will include ways to integrate prevention education into your health classroom, how prevention education intersects with health and wellness, and introduce free resources that are available to you. Prevention Education Is Key. Know the Facts. Most kids don’t drink.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Candida Fink, and educator Jo-Ann Berry to have a conversation about school health and safety. Mental Health Goes to School is a new podcast with an important mission, to bridge the gap in understanding the connection between home, school, and the mental health of our students.

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SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

Educators feel the pressure all around them. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates. This leaves educators feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, searching for something to take off their plates. As a principal, I certainly do as well. Don’t do it!

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2023

A six-year-old child is angry and dysregulated, has access to an unlocked and loaded firearm, and brings it to school. This is not a far-flung script for a crime show, this is real life and it happened this past Friday at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia. . There is little precedent or case law for a path forward.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Mike Graham, PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid, is joining forces with PLT4M to enhance elementary physical education for students and teachers alike. Mike Graham, a dedicated PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid. The obvious choice? Mike won Elementary P.E. Follow Mike Graham on X!

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2023

West Virginia school nurse, Sarah Arbogast stood before her school board meeting to explain her concerns as a district school nurse and a parent of a special needs child. We have three minutes to present our cases to our own school boards. Three minutes equals approximately 390 words spoken at a typical rate.

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 6, 2022

I came across this article, “North Carolina school district planning to put AR-15 in every school in the event of another school shooting,” and my heart started racing. This is not school safety. It is dangerous and reactive which will turn schools into battlefields. . Hardening schools does not work.

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SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As health educators, it is important to teach our students to be health literate. Health educators work toward their goal of improving their students’ health literacy every day. Health educators work toward their goal of improving their students’ health literacy every day. Let’s take a look.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

On February 15, 2023, more than 130 dedicated health and physical education professionals from 33 states attended SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! At this annual event, members of the HPE community meet with representatives of Congress to advocate for continued support and robust funding for health and physical education.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A positive school culture creates an environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to take risks in their learning. Establishing Shared Mission and Values We focus on establishing a shared school mission, values, and behaviors geared toward both academic and social-emotional success for every student.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It is quite remarkable to return to school and the only space where masking is required is my health office. There are specific toolkits available for many communities, but one specifically for schools! It includes information from CDC and new, tailored materials from the HHS COVID-19 Public Education Campaign. .

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Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2022

I am honored and excited to join Ingrid Cockhren, CEO of PACEs Connection, and Matthew Portell, Director of Communities, in a conversation about returning to school as we enter our fourth school year impacted by COVID. podcast: Back-to-school with Relentless School Nurse Robin Cogan, Thursday, 1 p.m. PT, 4 p.m.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. From these teachers and coaches, students learn just how important physical activity is for physical, mental, and social-emotional health.

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Physical Education Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It’s almost March break and teachers will soon be getting a long-deserved week of rest and recovery. Now, there are those who claim that teachers are overpaid for the amount of time they work and the number of holidays they receive. Teachers must be “on” for an entire school day. I, of course, disagree.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 31, 2022

One of my most loyal readers is veteran school nurse Linda Morse, who retired from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) several years ago. She has a deep knowledge of school nursing from her wide-angle lens as one of the few school nurses at the state level. Some ideas to kick around might include: .

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Drowning in the Shallow

MARCH 15, 2025

If Physical Education is the school subject that prioritises the learning about, in and through movement, then PE Teachers need to understand what learning is and isn’t.

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Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 4, 2023

Back to writing though, I am looking to grow some school nurse bloggers. I work out social issues, personal reflections, and work challenges and hopefully also inspire other school nurses to not feel as alone or isolated as we are known to be. Blogging can have a significant impact on your school nursing practice.

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