June, 2025

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The Relentless School Nurse: RFK Jr. Fired the Nation’s Vaccine Experts – School Nurses Must Not Stay Silent

Relentless School Nurse

On June 9, 2025, something unthinkable happened. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired every single member of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the very experts who shape the vaccine schedules that keep our communities healthy. The entire panel of 17 experts, gone in one stroke. Why? RFK Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic with a long record of promoting misinformation, cited “persistent conflicts of interest” and claimed the committee had becom

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Stop Hiding Behind the Whistle: Why PE Needs to Get in the Classroom Game

Montessori Physical Education

It’s time we faced the truth: students cannot be expected to hold more than one idea in their heads at any given moment. The very notion that a kid could learn while not sitting still is nothing short of educational malpractice. Let us instead embrace the bold, logical future: one subject at a time. Why do we force children to “connect” ideas anyway?

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From One Pounder to Liftoff: A Once Micro-Preemie Heads to College

Stanford Childrens

Among the tiniest NICU bab ies cared for at Stanford Children’s in 2006, this former micro-preemie is now college-bound to study aerospace engineering. High school graduation is a big day in a student’s life. Flashback 19 years ago, the Varghese family never believed it would be their reality. Weighing just over 1 pound at birth, today this 5-foot-6 high school graduate is reaching new heights.

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Be a PAL® Instructional Program

ASHA

From Food Allergy Research & Education, the Be a PAL® program helps children and teens learn how to Protect A Life by being a good friend to kids with food allergy.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Getting Started with MPE by Metodi (North Macedonia)

Lampe

As a passionate educator, PE teacher, manager, and sports coach, Ive always believed in the transformative power of physical activity. My journey toward implementing Meaningful PE (MPE) began with a simple yet profound desire: to create an environment where every student can engage, enjoy, and thrive through physical education.

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How I Stopped Pushing and Helped My Athlete Thrive with Susan Bardack

Complete Performance

In this week’s PerformHappy Podcast, I’m joined by sport parent and PerformHappy alum, Susan Bardack, for a real, honest conversation about the rollercoaster of raising an athlete. Susan shares her daughter Ashland’s journey from gymnastics to D1 college diving, including how they navigated tough mental… The post How I Stopped Pushing and Helped My Athlete Thrive with Susan Bardack appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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A guide to integrating disability sports into the curriculum

PE Scholar

Kate Reynolds explains how activities such as boccia and new age kurling have promoted empathy and allowed students with SEND to excel.

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Instant Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

The right instant activities for elementary PE can help kick off physical education class with energy and structure. In this article, we explore a variety of instant activities that physical education teachers can tap into throughout the year. From tag games to other fun game variations, we’ll break down and sample activities from PLT4M’s library of elementary physical education curriculum.

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Healthy Kids, Brighter Futures: Why Wellness Belongs at the Heart of Education

PE for Parents

Skip to content Healthy Meals Incentives RMC Health Subscribe Fundraise ESP --> Resource Library Close Menu Resource Library Healthy Meals Incentives RMC Health Subscribe Fundraise ESP ESP Open Search Search for: What We Do Close Menu What We Do Family-School Partnerships We leverage family-school partnerships to build healthier communities where kids thrive.

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Unlocking School Security: Why Schools Need a Visitor Management System

FACTS Management

A visitor management system for schools enhances campus safety, streamlines check-ins, and builds trust with families.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Why Teaching Resilience to Kids is SOOO Important

RC Families

Teaching resilience to kids was something that my husband and I strongly believed in as we raised three children who are now adults in their 30s. We knew it was an important trait for them to learn, especially in the sports they all played through college. But it wasn’t until lately that I was reminded.

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The Relentless School Nurse: When Fear Replaces Facts, Kids Suffer – The Truth About Fluoride

Relentless School Nurse

In a time when public health is under siege, from political agendas, misinformation, and deepening distrust, the voices of healthcare professionals are not just needed, they are essential. The Progressive Magazine recently published a timely OpEd by two powerhouse nurses and public health advocates, Donna Gaffney and Teri Mills. I fondly call Donna and Teri the OpEd Nurses because of their prolific writing partnership.

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Rainbow Run resources

PE Scholar

Organise a whole school event with a clear message that shows solidarity for support for LGBT+ and to promote equality and inclusion.

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How Bologna FC Uses Firstbeat Sports for Internal Load Monitoring

First Beat

At Bologna FC , athlete monitoring has always been a priority, but in recent years, the clubs focus had been on external load data, particularly with the rise of GPS technology. But as the performance and sports science staff soon realized, understanding how each player individually responds to that load was a crucial missing piece of the puzzle. Nicol Prandelli, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Bologna, explains, We realized that we were missing a fundamental aspect of monitoring, that bein

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Beyond Payroll: The Real Demands Of Paying Student-Athletes

Athletic Director U

The long-anticipated revenue-sharing era in college athletics is no longer theoretical. With the House v. NCAA settlement poised to unleash a tidal wave of financial responsibility onto institutions, Division I athletic departments must rapidly modernize their infrastructure to remain compliant, competitive, and credible. The most urgent challenge? Choosing the right system to handle athlete payment processing and the financial ecosystem that surrounds it.

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Getting Started with MPE by Toni (Spain)

Lampe

During my years working in Physical Education, I have witnessed the evolution of teaching methodologies. There is an increasing emphasis on students’ interests and needs, the development of competencies, and concepts such as inclusion, diversity, social interaction, cooperation, and participation in decision-making.

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How to Have the “Playing-Time” Conversation Without Torching Bridges

Better Coaching

Few topics in high-school and youth sports generate more anxiety than playing time. Parents naturally want their child on the field; coaches must balance individual development with team success; athletic directors juggle both sides while guarding a positive culture. Handled poorly, a single talk about minutes or positions can scorch trust and ripple through an entire program.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Protect the Programs That PROTECT OUR KIDS!

Relentless School Nurse

As the school year winds down and many of us pack up our offices for a much-needed and welcome break, I urge you to take one more action before heading into summer: share your stories from the field. This is a call to action for every school nurse who has witnessed the real-life impact of safety-net programs like SNAP and Medicaid. We are the eyes and ears of our school communities.

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Playful learning designs in teacher education and early childhood teacher education: A scoping review

PE Scholar

This article presents a scoping review of playful learning (PL) in teacher education (TE) and early childhood teacher education (ECTE).

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Learning Through Sport - Untitled Article

Learning Through Sport

One of my favourite topics to speak on is game design principles. This interest was first established when I read Rick Charlesworth's ideas on a game-based coaching approach that he called Designer Games. During my thesis work while investigating the design theory behind game-basd approaches to sport teaching in PE and sport coaching I came across Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman's (2003) " Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals ".

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Firstbeat to Attend Euroleague Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association

First Beat

Firstbeat Sports will be attending the Euroleague Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (ESCCA) Summit from June 27-28 in Torino, Italy. The annual ESCCA event is one of the primary educational events in Europe for basketball performance training and a meeting point for coaches, health professionals, and sports companies from around the world.

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Getting Started with MPE by Caoimhe (Ireland)

Lampe

In our school we share a holistic view of Physical Education, where our students receive equal access to all areas of the PE curriculum including: aquatics, athletics, dance, games, gymnastics, and outdoor and adventure.

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English Football Stadiums: History and Legacy

The Sporting

A Deatiled Summary of All English Football Stadiums in the Premier League, EFL Championship, EFL League One and EFL League Two Football stadiums are more than just playing fields - they’re cultural centres for football fans, players and communities. We created a detailed overview of English football stadiums, including each stadium’s history, teams and lasting legacy.

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May 2025: Literacy Launch

Rennie Center

May 2025: Literacy Launch catherine-rauseo Mon, 06/02/2025 - 13:00 Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:00 Read More News Type Newsletter

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PE Insights Episode 52 Daniel Lycett – Coddiwomple: learning is an open world journey. The story of an ordinary human trying their best.

PE Scholar

Dan Lycett discusses how he found purpose and fulfilment in making physical education more human, meaningful, and collaborative.

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Bravo Group success and how to engage an exciting Japanese fitness market

My Zone

The Japanese fitness market is thriving. It has been estimated by Fitness Business that in 2023 the fitness industry contributed an impressive ¥493.9 billion ($3.3 billion) to the Japanese economy, having bounced back strong from the global pandemic.

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Managing Load After Off Days and Sickness – Expert Insights from Pro Basketball

First Beat

This article is written by Domenik Theodorou , a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta, a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and FIBA Basketball Champions League (BCL). In this article, Domenik demonstrates how Firstbeat can be leveraged for much more than just monitoring training load. A monitoring system like Firstbeat does more than simply track training data.

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Getting Started with MPE By Jugoslav (North Macedonia)

Lampe

As a PE teacher with 17 years of experience, I have always been passionate about seeking out new opportunities to expand my knowledge and enrich my teaching methods.

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Insights From Two Decades In The Big Chair With Kansas State’s Gene Taylor

Athletic Director U

In this final conversation from the 2024 NACDA Convention, Kansas State Director of Athletics Gene Taylor sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz to offer insight from his two decades as an FCS and FBS AD.

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The Drug-Nutrient Interactions that Impact the Two Most Commonly Prescribed Medications

Designs for Health

Data collected between 2017 and March 2020 from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reported that approximately half of the United States population has taken at least one prescription drug in the past 30 days. A look into the most prescribed medications in the United States reveals the underlying health challenges its citizens face: cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

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Re-thinking GCSE PE: A GCSE Curriculum for Genuine Physical Education

PE Scholar

A GCSE Curriculum for Genuine Physical Education so that students engagement in physical activity is nurtured and celebrated.

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How Alexander Oliver built a Million Calorie Mindset with Myzone and lost 50 pounds

My Zone

For Alexander Oliver, working out isn’t just about losing weight. It’s more about reclaiming his energy, forming positive lifestyle habits, and reshaping his life from the inside out.

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Managing Training Load Year-Round: Through Off-Seasons, Breaks & Beyond

First Beat

This article is written by Domenik Theodorou , a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta , a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and FIBA Basketball Champions League (BCL). A monitoring system like Firstbeat does more than simply track training data. Through years of daily use, I’ve come across a number of subtle but valuable insights—small details that go beyond what you might notice at first.

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Getting Started with MPE by Kate (North Macedonia)

Lampe

I have been a PE teacher for 10 years. Currently, I teach PE in a co-teaching model at the primary level, working alongside a generalist teacher. I teach students from first to fourth grade (ages 6 to 10). Additionally, I have experience teaching sixth to ninth graders, as well as upper secondary school students.

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Investing In Relationships With UNC Charlotte’s Mike Hill

Athletic Director U

UNC Charlotte Director of Athletics Mike Hill sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown to reflect on the evolution of his leadership philosophy in the post-COVID intercollegiate athletics enterprise and offer insight into the power of relationships.

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