June, 2025

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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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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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Gamification in PE

Drowning in the Shallow

What is gamification? Gamification as a teaching approach in PE is gaining popularity, but what exactly is it, why should it be used and how can it be implemented? Dichev and Dicheva’s (2017) critical literature review of the use of gamification in education is a useful place to start.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school. That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellnes

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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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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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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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The Relentless School Nurse: The Importance of Sharing Our Origin Stories

Relentless School Nurse

Every school nurse has a beginning. Our journeys into nursing are as diverse as the communities we serve. Some of us came to the profession through winding paths, while others walked a more direct route. Regardless of how we arrived, our nursing origin stories carry deep meaning, not only for us but for the profession. In a time when nurses are experiencing unprecedented burnout, moral injury, and challenges to our professional autonomy, reflecting on our origin stories can be a powerful act of

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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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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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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 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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Firstbeat Sports Launches New Feature to Simplify Fitness Testing for Teams

First Beat

Developed based on real-world feedback from elite coaches, the new tool automates athlete fitness monitoring without disrupting a team’s regular training schedule. Firstbeat Sports has launched a powerful new Fitness Testing feature designed to make fitness testing for elite sports teams fast, reliable, and easy to implement throughout the season, with minimal disruption to regular training.

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Educating Character Through Quality Physical Education: A Pedagogical Model

PE Scholar

This paper introduces Games-based Character Pedagogy, designed to integrate character education into Quality Physical Education.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Camp Reunion – Honoring Mentors and Legacy at NASN 2025

Relentless School Nurse

Illustration created by Gerri Harvey This week, I’m in Austin for the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) 2025 Annual Conference, and honestly? It feels a little like a camp reunion. There’s something special about being in a room full of school nurses from all across the country, people who truly understand.

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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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Farm Fresh Learning: Students Taste, Shop, and Explore

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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Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers

Rennie Center

Skip to main content Contact Us Search Menu Who We Are Our Team Our Team Our Board Employment Learn About Us Our Mission and Theory of Action Our Commitment to Equity Our Story Support Us Our Supporters DONATE What We Do Our Services Actionable Research and Measurement Strategic Planning and Program Design Policy Review and Consultation Convening and Connecting Training & Professional Development Curriculum Ratings by Teachers Helping educators review and rate curricular materials Thriving

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How to Talk to Children About the Conflict in the Middle East

Stanford Childrens

Ways to help children feel comfortable expressing themselves People, including children, may be feeling stress and fear in light of the latest news of what is happening in the Middle East. Nowadays, kids have easier access to newsfeeds through social media, and seeing images of violence can cause concern and anxiety. While it can be daunting to figure out where to even start, experts say having these conversations is important.

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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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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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From Underdogs To Architects: How Mid-Majors Could Redesign College Sports

Athletic Director U

As college athletics accelerates into its professionalized future, much of the national conversation has focused on the Power 4, and particularly how top-tier conferences will restructure, redistribute revenue, and maintain competitive equity in a post-House world. But what if the more interesting question isn’t about the top of the pyramid, but the base?

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From Band-Aids to Beach Days: Summer Reset Tips for School Nurses

Magnus Health

Summer break never feels long enough, especially for faculty and staff. As quickly as students empty the halls on the last day of school, employees are already gearing up for the year ahead. For school nurses, these precious months can be some of the best times to reflect, rejuvenate, and prepare their office for success. To help school nurses find that perfect balance between rejuvenation and preparation for the back-to-school season, we’ve compiled the top activities and habits to focus on dur

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Pre-Season Planning in Soccer: Why Heart Rate Still Matters

First Beat

Every coach knows that the pre-season is vital. It sets the tone for the rest of the campaign. If you get it wrong, you can spend months trying to catch up. The pre-season is a critical period as it focuses on building the physiological, psychological, and technical foundation from which peak performance is developed during the in-season.  But how do you know if players are adapting well?

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Celebrating the End of Treatment With the Giants and Red Sox

Stanford Childrens

Tarun Thiara and his family pose with Buster Posey Brennan Bernardino of the Red Sox signs Tarun’s baseball Tarun Thiara, 17, was sitting in his hospital bed, receiving chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, when a Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Child Life specialist walked in. “Do you like baseball?” he asked. Tarun and his family smiled. Tarun and his brother, Rohan, both play baseball and they especially love the San Francisco Giants.

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Models-based practice: Health based PE explained

PE Scholar

Health based PE: A more holistic approach that integrates physical activity with health education to empower students to lead healthy lives.

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Big Moves in a Small School: How One PE Teacher Brings Fun Every Day

Gopher Sport

Meet Coach Jose from The Builders School in the Philippians Coach Jose Magpantay Jr. teaches Physical Education in a very small school called The Builders School. How small? Just 20 students! But even with a tiny school, Coach Jose makes a big impact. He teaches two PE classes, one for Grades 1 to 3 (11 Students) and one for Grades 4 to 6 (9 Students).

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“If a Bee Stings You, Give it a Flower” – a student’s advice we can all use

Keeping Kids in Motion

Perspective: Seeing life through the lens of a child. Recently, we were deep into the culminating lesson of our team handball unit. After several fundamental classes based on skills and lead-up games, we decided it would be fun to break our class into teams of three to play small-sided, competitive games.

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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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Chab Kon Kleng - Traditional Game of Cambodia

Montessori Physical Education

Chab Kon Kleng, an ancient traditional Cambodian children’s game, is deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Cambodia. Believed to have originated as a means to mimic and reflect aspects of rural life, hunting, and the natural world, the game's name roughly translates to 'catching baby birds.' This alludes to one of the types of players. Its origins lie in the rural villages of Cambodia, where it was used as both a pastime and a means of teaching children about social roles, strategy, and the ba

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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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Reflecting on gender diversity in PE: A tool for educators to support inclusive practice

PE Scholar

Prompts for reflection, discussion and social change in PE in relation to gender diversity plus an action plan for inclusive practice.

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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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A Cosmic Day at the Movies: Patients have A Special Screening of Disney and Pixar’s ‘Elio’

Stanford Childrens

Pixar animator Andrew Beall shows his drawing of Pixar character ‘Glordon’ to Cynthia Meza. At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford , excitement filled the halls as hospitalized young patients anticipated a heartwarming event. In a gesture of compassion and community, the hospital hosted a special screening of Disney and Pixar’s latest original feature film, Elio.

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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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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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