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3 Things Schools Can Do to REALLY Improve Student Health

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Research even shows that sex ed in high school can be a powerful rape reduction tool. The CDC details some of the characteristics of a quality sexual health education program : Sexual health education includes planned, progressive learning objectives and outcomes across grade levels (K–12).

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. It empowers elementary school, middle school, and high school students to build up a wide variety of tools to live healthy lifestyles. Find a Time.

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Drug Education Lesson Plans

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We break down the importance of drug education, highlight drug education curriculum from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), and talk about how schools can incorporate activities into physical education and health classes.