Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 4, 2025

Every school nurse has a beginning. They often begin long before nursing school and continue to evolve as our roles change. In school nursing, where many of us work in isolation, that connection is especially vital. In school nursing, this matters deeply. These stories are layered. Systems are slow to change.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand. It’s as though I had a stroke in the womb. But my community and teachers taught me a lesson early on: it’s not about what you can’t do. It’s about figuring out what you can.”

PE Teacher

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 31, 2025

Hard to believe that a short 6 or 8 weeks ago, we were counting down to the END of the school year, and now here we are getting ready for another round of “meet the teacher” night! But I digress, it’s time to get ourselves ready for those early morning duties, after school meetings, sports practices and lesson planning! Simple right?

Physical Education

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Why Physical Activity is Essential in After-School Programs Before we dive into the how, lets start with the why. After-school programs are uniquely positioned to encourage active play.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Challenges Of Finding The Right PE Lesson Plan Template PE teachers wear many hats, striving to expose students to a wide variety of physical activities throughout the school year. With PLT4M, educators can inspire their students with programs that are as meaningful as they are motivating.

PE

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 1, 2025

In a multi-activity curriculum model more likely is that students with already developed ability in the activity, or ability able to be applied to the activity usually acquired through the participation in school and/or community sport, succeed. Students who couldnt play before the unit of work have reinforcement that they cant play.

Physical Education

Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Schools have been using this term for years, often as a vague blanket term. Recently, educators have shifted their approach to well-being due to a renewed focus on mental health and its correlation to student motivation and behavior. However, schools are now looking at the bigger picture of student well-being.

Health

MSU

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

school), and the use of a strong support network. Facilitating positive youth development in elite youth hockey: Exploring coaches’ capabilities, opportunities, and motivations. While in the whole athlete development approach, coaches focus on developing life skills and using sport to develop better people. Preston, C.,

Psychology

Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

Although the course is geared specifically towards PE teachers at the elementary and middle school levels, there is certainly much to take away regardless of what you teach and the age of students you work with! The Master PE Teacher course is an engaging and informative learning experience for educators of all levels and backgrounds.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness? In PE, schools often patch together different programs for elementary, middle, and high school—if they have curriculum resources at all.

Motor Skills

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Through our new partnership with Booster, the program now comes with even more great resources, dedicated coaching and a streamlined timeline, making it easier and more fun than ever to exceed your schools fundraising goals and directly support your health and wellness programs.

Motivation

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym. Challenges of Teaching PE in an International School Teaching in a multicultural environment comes with its challenges.

PE

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases. Finding a comprehensive resource that schools are willing to invest in is rare. In elementary school, PE introduces students to a wide variety of motor skills, including running, jumping, throwing, catching, balancing, and more.

Elementary

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 12, 2025

It became clear that, while there are deep disagreements, both sides are motivated by a desire to improve health and well-being in America. Humanizing the Other Side: Hearing real voices and stories from both MAHA grassroots members and public health professionals helped humanize each group.

Health

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence. The Importance of PE Sub Plans Unexpected events happen throughout the school year, whether it’s illness, professional development, or emergencies.

PE

Athletic Director U

MAY 24, 2025

Motivations have changed. To get a better understanding of donor motivation, a flash survey was sent to 15 of the top NIL investors from a total of 11 Group of 5-level universities. Each of the 15 major NIL investors were posed one question: “What is your biggest motivator to invest in NIL at the highest level?”

Motivation

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 13, 2025

” A Politically Motivated Policy? As Linda Birnbaum, a former director at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, aptly put it, this policy smacks of “Big Brother intimidation.”

Health

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. Instead of settling into an indoor, sedentary routine — it’s time to rethink the typical school day.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 8, 2023

SCHOOL NURSE DAY 2023 Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. National Nurses Week is May 6-12 each year.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

She shares her story of how the project has expanded in this edition of “School Nursing Stories from the Field.” ” You might know Nurse Holly from the School Nursing Facebook page! Several years back a contributor to the Facebook School Nursing group had shared a bulletin board for Black History Month.

Elementary School

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

Motor Skills

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.

Gyms

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Here is my blog post from exactly one year ago 12/31/2021: The Relentless School Nurse: Oh, 2022, I Really Wanted to Welcome You! It was such a huge relief to step away from the rising COVID cases that were swirling all around us, especially in those last few weeks of school. Winter break came in the nick of time.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The Relentless School Nurse blog has had another strong year of readership and community engagement. I always carry Relentless School Nurse pens with me, so if we meet up, I have a small gift of appreciation to share. I always carry Relentless School Nurse pens with me, so if we meet up, I have a small gift of appreciation to share.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 19, 2023

After stepping off the stage at the NASN conference, where I had just concluded my 90-minute presentation on the impact of gun violence in schools, I was hopeful that my message had resonated with the audience. As I made my way back to my seat, a school nurse approached me with a determined look on her face.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 11, 2023

Resting and recharging can help you be more focused, creative, and effective when you return to school. Taking regular breaks can help prevent burnout and keep us motivated and engaged. Increases Productivity: It may seem counterintuitive, but taking breaks can actually increase productivity.

Immune system

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 25, 2022

It’s about providing our Focus Posters Community with daily motivation and way-finders to thrive in the ordinary and extraordinary moments of their everyday lives. Learn more about how Focus Posters strives to support children’s executive functioning skills, sense of control, independence, and self esteem here.

Creativity

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 21, 2024

Participation in NASN and our state school nurse organizations fosters camaraderie and shared experiences, enhancing our collective resilience. Remember collecting data to support additional school nurse positions is vital to provide safe and comprehensive care. Strategic planning for our own school nursing practice is vital.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 10, 2023

The special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is a wellspring of inspiration and motivation. Sharing their experiences, perspectives, and the positive changes they are driving can motivate individuals of all generations to join the cause. Grandparents are a vital resource in the gun violence prevention movement.

Movement

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 8, 2023

This visible connection between the air we breathe and its potential harm serves as a powerful motivator for action. In response, individuals are increasingly masking up to protect themselves from the visible particles that pose immediate health risks. The overcast skies and the acrid smell of fire demand our attention.

Health

Physical Education Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Teachers must be “on” for an entire school day. The alternative is a generation of burned out teachers – teachers who don’t have the energy to entertain, to motivate, to intrigue, to capture the attention of students. Bored students drop out of school. Bored students don’t learn as well.

Teacher

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

From incorporating the word into a vision board or journal to using it as a guiding principle for decision-making, the selected word can serve as a constant companion and a source of motivation throughout the year. T he practice of choosing a Word of the Year offers a meaningful approach to setting intentions and fostering personal growth.

Schooling

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

may be considered as being not align to the reality of school business on the ground. Recent encounters very well meaning leaders in the profession suggest that the younger the age group, the more we need to just get about being efficient in daily school life and perhaps not worry too much regards ‘pedagogy’ and such. Or is it not?

Physical Education

Heartzones

OCTOBER 26, 2023

” ~ Dena Scudieri, PE Teacher at Joyce Kilmer School What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? During the training session, Stephanie introduced us to Heart Zones and we thought it would be perfect for our school! “I love the MOTIVATION TO KEEP MOVING!” “Heart Zones.

Schooling

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 14, 2024

In high school, she had to receive TPN in the classroom and endure gawks and comments as her machine whooshed and beeped. “In Through her art and words, she strives to show the world a glimpse of what it’s like to walk in her shoes. In the hospital, I started making art and writing in a journal to heal my pain,” Arizona says.

Motivation

SHAPE America

MAY 19, 2022

After high school, I went to Penn State University to major in health and physical education. It also gives me a lot of motivation for taking action to change the world — and to be embracing of ALL people. While the university had a varsity men’s soccer team, women’s soccer still only had a club team, which I participated on.

Government

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

March Madness Unit usually lasts approximately 2 weeks and coincides with our High School state tournament season, Other factors include our 2 day spring break, potential Easter schedule, and when afterschool gym space is most available for additional evening tournaments. Other incentives include extra PE the last week of school.

Middle School