SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

Educators feel the pressure all around them. As a principal, I certainly do as well. 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. Don’t do it!

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

My name is Casey Page and I am a physical education teacher in Shelby County, Kentucky, which is a suburb of Louisville. In March 2024, I was lucky enough to be named the 2024 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year! Students learn to swim and kayak at the local Family Activity Center.

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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. Gonzalez-Guarda, PhD, MPH, RN, and Elizabeth Dickson, PhD, RN.

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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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PE for Parents

JUNE 6, 2025

NourishEd Our NourishEd program is a comprehensive approach to nutrition education and improved food access. Every Kid Healthy Week Celebrate your efforts to improve kids’ health and well-being with an event that gets families and communities involved in the fun. The connection between health and learning is undeniable.1,2,3

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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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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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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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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Event helped attendees learn tools and techniques to enhance their wellness while caring for loved ones In late September, a few dozen caregivers of children with cancer or blood or immunological disorders gathered on the Stanford campus to do something critical but often overlooked: carve out time to focus on their own wellness.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Initially joining the platform in 2019 to understand its appeal among her students, Mandy’s content evolved during the COVID-19 shutdown, where she used humor and educational content to connect with students remotely. My community is mostly parents and educators. Hi, I’m Mandy! On TikTok, I am Mrs. Palo.

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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. UDL and SEL complement and overlap one another in physical education.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. Whether the activity is basketball or fencing, dance or “circus arts,” it generally has well-defined rules, a time-driven structure, and adults to studiously facilitate. Many have never fished before at all.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

At one such lunch with Mary Henninger, professor in the PETE program at Illinois State University, we began jotting down notes on a napkin — strategies for launching a successful career as a health and physical education teacher. A well-crafted resume and cover letter can be extremely influential in landing the “perfect” job.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As educators, you know that National Health Education Week is a good time to focus on issues that affect the health of our nation’s youth. The Vaping Prevention and Education Resource Center was created with the students’ health and teachers’ specific needs in mind. Helping Students Avoid Vaping and Nicotine Addiction.

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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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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Our insights can illuminate our unique challenges and impact on student health and well-being. We are caregivers, advocates, educators, and, at times, lifelines for students in need. Educate others : Providing insight into the intersection of healthcare and education. Here is an opportunity to set the record straight!

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

This book, Courageous Well-Being for Nurses , sits on my bedside table and came just in time for the start of the new school year! I am enjoying reading the many stories shared by nurses who generously reveal their challenges and triumphs to reclaim their emotional well-being.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2024

I dont want to be patted on the back for how well I take a hit. We are praised for our ability to navigate emergencies, manage complex health needs, and act as anchors of calm in a storm of educational demands, student health crises, and systemic inequities. Im exhausted by strength. I want ease. I want support. I want softness.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2025

Or do we choose a different pathone of joy, health, and fulfillment, where we turn toward each other instead of away from each other; where we choose love over fear; where we recognize community as the irreplaceable foundation for our well-being? – U.S.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Contributing to the newly released book, Taking Action: 10 Top Priorities to Promote Health Equity and Well-Being in Nursing, has been an honor and professional highlight for me. My deepest appreciation goes to Dr. Susan Hassmiller for being a champion of school nursing and extending her generous hand to me in so many ways.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Although I have retired from my career as a health and physical educator, I continue to advocate about the importance of physical literacy and physical activity. Perhaps this is something that other physical educators could do with their local libraries. In 2022, she was inducted into the SHAPE America Hall of Fame.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

As an educator and a trusted source of information, you can help your students understand the risks of vaping, teach them how to build healthy coping skills, and ultimately empower them to live vape-free. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms can include feeling irritable, anxious, or depressed, as well as having problems concentrating.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 7, 2025

Medicaid plays a vital role in supporting the health and educational success of vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities and those living in poverty. These services are not only essential for improving health outcomes but also critical for enhancing educational opportunities. It provides over $7.5 It provides over $7.5

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Incorporate 143 into Lessons : When discussing health and wellness, consider introducing the concept of 143 to emphasize the importance of self-love, care, and emotional well-being. By fostering an environment of empathy and care, we help to promote emotional well-being.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

I’ve learned to protect my mental well-being by implementing self-care practices that align with my values. RESILIENCY FOR STUDENTS Physical education provides many benefits for developing resiliency. These collective benefits play a significant role in shaping youth and young adults into resilient, well-rounded members of society.

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Relentless School Nurse

MAY 29, 2023

Creator: Fokusiert Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Have you noticed newer educational titles in your school district that include Chief? What I have not seen is Chief Wellness Officer (CWO). With COVID as a catalyst, our contributions to school health and wellness have been on overdrive.

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SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As health educators, it is important to teach our students to be health literate. Health-literate students can understand how their decisions affect their health and well-being and the health and well-being of those around them. Health educators work toward their goal of improving their students’ health literacy every day.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 9, 2024

Now, more than ever, fostering a sense of safety is crucial for everyone—students and educators alike. One of the educators for whom I hold the highest regard is Lori Desautels, Ph.D. Her decades-long research in educational neuroscience is transforming schools across the country. And guess what?

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Calling parents, explaining symptoms, recommendations for care, and asking for medical clearance in some cases, were not all received well. It might be a pipedream, but imagine if a school district was able to accommodate students who are not well enough to be in class, but whose parents do not have the ability to stay home.

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Slow Chat PE

APRIL 2, 2023

The incredible part of what I saw this weekend was not that there was an education conference; it was the precision and vision that was created first in her mind and then willed into existence. She secured the funding with the help of the very people who she has helped over the years through a Go Fund Me as well as other donations.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Educators worry about time spent on learning, the Common Core, and curriculum standards (all for good reason). Therefore, I encourage educators to incorporate more HPE into every classroom, every day.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Board of Education’s decision to reconsider underscores the concerns about potential impacts on student health care. Concerns were raised about the potential loss of nursing care quality and the disruption of a well-established community partnership. Reference: School board reconsiders privatizing school nurses. For now.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 26, 2025

As we navigate the complex landscape of public health and education in 2025, it’s crucial to highlight voices that advocate for the well-being of our communities. Their argument is especially timely and urgent given the current political climate that is targeting both public health and public education.

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 4, 2025

By adhering to well-established scientific criteria, the advisory provides a robust foundation for its conclusions. The Role of School Nurses in Public Education School nurses are uniquely positioned to help bridge the public awareness gap regarding alcohols link to cancer. Resources: Alcohol and Cancer Risk The U.S.

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Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 27, 2024

From advocating for gun violence prevention and championing health equity to pushing for education reform and reimagining care delivery, we’ve tackled challenges head-on. We’ve also prioritized our well-being, recognizing its importance in sustaining our vital work.

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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. Protecting childrens well-being ensures theyre not trapped as silent victims of immigration enforcement.

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Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 21, 2023

.” I listened to the circular conversation several times and could not help but feel that the disconnect between health and learning is the crux of the problem that stands, like a huge brick wall between school health services and educational services. Our work is vital to the well being of the school community.

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