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Health and Physical Education Leaders Seek Election to SHAPE America Board

SHAPE America

Each year, SHAPE America members vote for candidates to the SHAPE America Board of Directors, which is the organization’s governing body composed of 11 professional members.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating the Legacy of Shannon Watts & the Legions of Moms, 10 Million Strong

Relentless School Nurse

Together, we have changed the political calculus on gun safety, taking it from a third rail issue to one lawmaker at every level of government run and win on.” Everytown, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action have made historic changes as well, shifting the political atmosphere on gun safety and control.

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The Relentless School Nurse: NASN Hill Day 2024 – Amplifying Our Collective Voice

Relentless School Nurse

I also feel a tremendous sense of purpose and privilege having opportunities to speak to Representatives, Senators, or their staffers about the work of school nurses and our impact on student well-being. Hill Day is crucial for communicating NASN legislative priorities related to school nursing practice and student well-being.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised

Relentless School Nurse

Well, to date, the “unthinkable” has happened more than 200 times in 2023 alone. This is the opening of an FBI video that was released to train the public on what to do in case they find themselves in an active shooter incident or as they describe, “should the unthinkable happen.”

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13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE

SHAPE America

Here are some important tips for using federal funds: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the federal law that governs schools in the United States. ESSA identifies school health and physical education as part of a student’s “well-rounded education.” The words “core subjects” are no longer found in federal law.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Student Survivors are Leading the Way in School Safety

Relentless School Nurse

– information retrieved from LA County Government SCHOOL THREAT ASSESSMENT RESPONSE TEAM (START) Key Components of START include: Training and program consultation : START provides educational and training programs for select audiences, including school faculty, administrators, campus security, first responders, parents and students. .

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Can Physical Education Unite a War-Torn Country?

Physical Education Update

In justifying this expenditure, the minister stated the well-known (but often ignored or misunderstood) rationale of improved health among students. Reference: Paul Watala and Joseph Wanzusi, “Government Eyes 3600 to Train Physical Education,” AllAfrica.com, April 8, 2010. Fitness, health, national unity.