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SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators is the nation’s largest membership organization of #HPE #teachers . Likes/RTs aren't endorsements.

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@SHAPE_America
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Check out this activity from @project_physed captured at #SHAPESeattle , Ring of Fire🔥⭕️ It is a great warm-up or bonus activity to incorporate into your class
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@SHAPE_America
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We have released our 2020-2021 School Reentry Considerations for K-12 Physical Education, Health Education, and Physical Activity based on the guidance for schools provided by @CDCgov 👉
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@SHAPE_America
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Congratulations to our 2021 National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Kyle Bragg, Anasazi Elementary School (AZ)👏 #SHAPEVirtual
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@SHAPE_America
SHAPE America
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‼️We have released an updated position statement ‼️ "Physical Education is Essential for All Students: No Substitutions, Waivers or Exemptions for Physical Education" Check it out:
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@SHAPE_America
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4 years
We have updated and have released the Guidelines for K-12 Online Physical Education: We are here for you in this unprecedented situation. We are developing materials that you can use to adapt to your specific needs. These materials will be released ASAP
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Love this twist on Four Square to get students improving their muscular strength and endurance. Thxs @NCAAHPERDSM 's Amanda Browning @ABPhysEd for sharing! fitness #fitkids #NewPE
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NEW Resource‼️ This free Ready to Go Take-Home Packet is designed for you to download so you have a collection of ready to use activities The secondary activities in this packet don't require internet #HPEatHome Overview: Packet:
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Corner Pocket w/ Drew Burris !!🤩 #SHAPEseattle @project_physed
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SHAPE America
4 years
From our friends @GopherSport #HPEatHome "It can be difficult to teach Physical Education without equipment. We know many of you are struggling to find ways to keep students active at home. Below you’ll find a list of equipment substitutions to share with students and parents"
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Congratulations to our 2023 National Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Randy Spring, Liberty Ridge Elementary School, Woodbury, MN #SHAPEseattle
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@SHAPE_America
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4 years
COVID-19 Resources - Updated 03/19 #HPEatHome We have released and unlocked our April Mind & Body calendars for Elementary and Secondary in both English and Spanish Share far and wide! 👉
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The research is clear; physically active students have better attendance behavior & in-class focus. #CDCBackToSchool
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Congratulations to our 2022 National Health Education Teacher of the Year, Jessica Matheson, Rockford High School, Rockford, MN #SHAPENOLA
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Congratulations to @MrWillPE , our 2020 National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year‼️ The Teacher of the Year Program is made possible by our partner network; @SPARKPhysEd , @welltrain_co , @GopherSport , and @GWPublisher #SHAPETeachOn
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#PhysEd Activity - Baywatch Students work on throwing in #physed with this activity Throw the lifebuoy (disc) into the water (hoop) to save the swimmers. If successful, bring the hoop back. Save the most swimmers to win - from @project_physed at #SHAPESeattle
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#PhysEd Activity - Baywatch Students work on throwing in #physed with Baywatch. Throw the lifebuoy (disc) into the water (hoop) to save the swimmers. If successful, bring the hoop back. Save the most swimmers to win - from @project_physed at #SHAPENOLA
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🚨ICYMI🚨 Congratulations to our #SHAPEseattle 2023 National Teachers of the Year 👏👏👏 ⭐️ Randy Spring (Elementary PE) ⭐️ Matthew Bristol (Middle School PE) ⭐️ Jordan Manley (High School PE) ⭐️ Melissa Quigley (Health Education) ⭐️ Samantha Stewart (Adapted PE)
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Congratulations to our 2021 National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Shannon M. Maly, Sun Prairie High School (WI) 👏 #SHAPEVirtual
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It's official!! We have $1.1 billion in funding under Title IV, Part A, #ESSA to access to support #healthed #physed programs!! THANK YOU advocates for your tireless commitment to your students and the #HPE professions! #SHAPEAdvocacy #SHAPENashville #MoreTitleIV @CWrightHPE
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🎴Brand New #SHAPEadvocacy Flyer🎴 It’s Time to Prioritize Health & Physical Education - Students’ well-being depends on it Use this flyer to advocate! It provides a concise overview of why P.E. and health education are more important than EVER 👏 👉
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@SHAPE_America
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We are excited to announce that @CoachFoe has been named @shapeamericamw Director, effective immediately Please join us in congratulating Mark on this appointment😃
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Congratulations to our 2021 Elementary Physical Education District Teachers of the Year Southern: @CoachWilliamsPE , TN Western: @ElemPE1 . AZ Midwest: @pe4everykid , IL Central: @MrRoosPE , IA Eastern: Elizabeth Bolger, NY
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Congratulations to @BrianHullPE , our 2020 National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year 👏👏 The Teacher of the Year Program is made possible by our partner network; @SPARKPhysEd , @welltrain_co , @GopherSport , and @GWPublisher #SHAPETeachOn
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As schools grapple with their reopening plans, we are seeing a troubling trend emerge -- the elimination of PE and Adapted PE programs. Last night, @OregonSHAPE was successful in reversing the Portland School District's cuts to PE & APE completely‼️
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Congratulations to our 2023 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Matthew Bristol, Essex Middle School, Essex Junction, VT #SHAPEseattle
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Congratulations to our new board of director representatives: President Elect: Cara Grant- @CaraGrant11 Directors: Taralyn Garner- @garnert10s Andrew Milne - @carmelhealth William Potter - @MrWillPE #SHAPEseattle #SHAPEVote
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@SHAPE_America
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4 years
If your school building is open this Fall with in-school instruction with physical distancing, here are some considerations for the physical environment 👉
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Congratulations to our 2021 National Health Education Teacher of the Year, Jeff Bartlett, Holten Richmond Middle School (MA) 👏 #SHAPEVirtual
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As you gear up for the school year, be sure to check out some of our FREE resources including National Standards posters for your gymnasium! Download them here 👉
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🎴Our August Physical Activity Calendars are live and free to download🎴 👉
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CONGRATULATIONS to our 100 Majors of the Year Award Winners 👏👏👏 as we are so proud of you‼️ #SHAPEseattle
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We are proud to announce our 2021 District Teachers of the Year for adapted physical education, dance education, health education and physical education 👉
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Congratulations to @BrettAFuller - our new #SHAPEAmerica President, & to @terridr99 - our new #SHAPEAmerica President-Elect! As well as our new directors - @DrJMcM , @meganadkinsPE and @LovePhyEd #healthed #physed
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INFOGRAPHIC: It's Time to Prioritize Health & Physical Education 👇👇👇 For more infographics, activities and information, check out our Back to School Website 👇👇👇
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We LOVE our Teacher of the Year family 😍😍 #SHAPENOLA
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Congratulations to @ChaseCindi , she is our 2020 National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year‼️ The Teacher of the Year Program is made possible by our partner network @SPARKPhysEd , @welltrain_co , @GopherSport , and @GWPublisher #SHAPETeachOn
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Short Film about Playground Inclusion wins Acclaim.“Ian” is a short, animated film inspired by the real-life Ian, a boy with a disability determined to get to the playground despite being bullied. Ian has qualified for the 2019 Oscars. Read more and watch:
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You never know what’s going to happen! @SHAPEAmericaCEO has invited the #danSIRS on stage at #SHAPETampa for an impromptu performance 💃🕺🏻
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Congratulations to our 2021 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Werner, Wentzville Middle School (MO)👏 #SHAPEVirtual
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Congratulations to @NapierJess , our 2020 National Health Education Teacher of the Year‼️ The Teacher of the Year Program is made possible by our partner network; @SPARKPhysEd , @welltrain_co , @GopherSport , and @GWPublisher #SHAPETeachOn
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It is great to be on Capitol Hill again advocating for Health & Physical Education #SHAPEAdvocacy #MoreTitleIV Thank you all😃
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@SHAPE_America
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5 years
Sometimes being a Health and Physical Educator can be tricky 😏 @THEKINGDMC @HHPHorg #BreakinitDown #SHAPETampa
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SHAPE America
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That is a wrap for #SHAPENOLA 😃 We will see you next year for #SHAPESeattle
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@SHAPE_America
SHAPE America
5 years
We are heartbroken over the sudden passing of Nancy Raso Eklund. Nancy was one of the kindest people we had the pleasure of working with and we are already feeling her loss immensely. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
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That’s a wrap #SHAPEseattle 😃 We’ll see you at #SHAPECleveland
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Congratulations to our 2022 National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Rebecca Lambdin-Abraham, Maplewood Elementary School, Austin, TX #SHAPENOLA
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Congratulations to our 2022 National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Charles Rizzuto, Oyster Bay High School, Oyster Bay, NY #SHAPENOLA
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We are so excited to share the new National Standards for Health and Physical Education #SHAPECleveland 😃 👇👇👇
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Congratulations to ALL of our future professionals Major of the Year Award Winners👏👏👏 #WeAreSHAPEAmerica
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We ❤️ our Teacher of the Year Family #SHAPEseattle
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6 years
Congratulations to all of our National Teachers of the Year and for the generous support of @Sportime_SPARK our exclusive sponsor of the #SHAPEAmerica Teacher of the Year Program! What a night! #SHAPENashville 🙌
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3 years
New Position Statement - Sex Education is a Critical Component of School Health Education Full Statement:
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4 years
🎴Free Webinar Announcement🎴 Our Professional Prep, PE & Health Education councils are coming together for Effective Teaching Practices for K-12 Health & Physical Educators Using the SHAPE America School Reentry Considerations next week, 07/13 & 07/14 👉
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Congratulations to our 2023 National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Jordan Manley, STEAM Academy, Lexington, KY #SHAPEseattle
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Kick off National Physical Education and Sport Week in #healthmovesminds style! Get a head start on incorporating themes from our #healthmovesminds program launching this August with our new mindfulness calendar 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Free download 👇
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Congratulations to our new board of director representatives: President Elect: Kymm Ballard - @KymmBallard Directors: Joe Deutsch - @DrJoeDeutsch Cara Grant - @CaraGrant11 Luciana Zuest - @LucianaZuest #SHAPEVirtual
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JUST IN: #SHAPETampa 2019 President @jlobianc shares a remarkable story that left her speechless based upon this reaction from those attending and receiving this message. #OpeningGeneralSession
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@SHAPE_America
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We are proud to announce its 2020 District Teachers of the Year for adapted physical education, dance education, health education and physical education. These individuals will be honored during #SHAPESLC @ the Hall of Fame Celebration and Give Back Event
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Our new President @KymmBallard has been passed the baton and gavel from Past-President @terridr99 #SHAPENOLA
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Next week, we will release guidelines to assist schools and districts with their reopening while maintaining necessary PE programs. This is far from PE's first battle on the local, state or federal level but we are listening, advocating and are here for you #SHAPEadvocacy
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We are proud to announce our 2023 Elementary Physical Education District Teachers of the Year Central Randy Spring @MrSpringPE Eastern Mark Housel @HouselPhysEd Midwest Kim Selby @WilsonWolvesPE Southern Kirstin Voitus @kirstinvoitus Western Meaghan Schrader @HoulihanMeaghan
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Check out rock–paper–scissors baseball, a @PerkettPE speciality. Tons of fun ideas and activities are being shared #SHAPESEL
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Congratulations to our 2023 National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Samantha Stewart, Newbury Park High School, Newbury Park, CA, #SHAPEseattle
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Congratulations to Todd Stoddard, our 2020 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year 👏 The Teacher of the Year Program is made possible by our partner network; @SPARKPhysEd , @welltrain_co , @GopherSport , and @GWPublisher #SHAPETeachOn
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The #physed chopped challenge competition is so close that a dance-off was added to the excitement. Let’s just say this dance [video] is pure fun & 🎤 drop! #SHAPETampa
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It is officially National PE & Sport Week‼️ #SHAPETeachOn To help schools celebrate we’re sharing activity ideas & resources for elementary & secondary grade levels so you can encourage your students & their families to get active 👉
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Congratulations to our 2019 National Teachers of the Year! #SHAPETampa
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Meet our Nat'l #MiddleSchoolPhysicalEducation Teacher of the Year Sarah Gietschier-Hartman @GHSaysRockChalk of Wydown Middle School @ClaytonSchools ! #SHAPENashville
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In advance of National Physical Education and Sport Week, we have released the May Mind & Body Calendars early‼️ Look for more new content coming soon #SHAPETeachOn #HPEatHome
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SAVE THE DATE: #SHAPENOLA will be April 26th-30th, 2022 We are excited to see you back in-person in New Orleans😃
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Congratulations to our 2021 National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Eileen Tirado, School District of Palm Beach County (FL)👏 #SHAPEVirtual
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THANK YOU #SHAPECleveland and we’ll see you next year at #SHAPEBaltimore 😃
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"Physical activity is absolutely essential. Without it prevents our brains from performing at its best." @jratey #SHAPEBoston
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Congratulations to our 2018 class of District Teachers of the Year! Join us along with @Sportime_SPARK , the exclusive sponsor of the program, in recognizing these individuals at #SHAPENashville ! #Prepare50Million #50MillionStrong
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🚨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 We are excited to share that we are heading to Sioux Falls, South Dakota this Summer for our first #SHAPESEL conference. Join us as we explore social emotional learning competencies and find ways to teach and assess SEL skills in HPE 👉
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We must not become numb to these senseless tragedies occurring in our schools and we again call on our nation's policymakers to take action to protect our teachers and students
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In 24 Hours we kickoff the #SHAPENOLA Opening General Session and cannot wait to see our #WeAreSHAPEAmerica family! Travel Safe ✈️ We have over 300 sessions and events during our National Convention & Expo waiting for you‼️
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Congratulations to our 2021 National Dance Education Teacher of the Year, Katie Calandra Kritek, New Trier High School (IL) 👏 #SHAPEVirtual
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A3: Physically active kids tend to have better grades, school attendance, memory and on-task behavior. #cdchealthyschools
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Check out this activity from @project_physed at #SHAPENOLA This #PhysEd activity is called “Bridges” and doesn’t require any equipment, offers modifications and is aligned to the national standards
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We are happy to share a school reopening playbook flyer we collaborated with @aboutKP & some awesome partners on! The flyer is designed to provide a high-level overview of the playbook goals, intent & content addressed to support school reopening More content is coming soon👀
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Congratulations to our new board of director representatives: President Elect: Sarah Benes - @sarahbenes12 Directors: Victor Ramsey - @SoJustFitNWell Robin Richardson - @Walker1Hpe #SHAPENOLA #SHAPEVote
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Congratulations to our 2022 National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Jen Heebink, Buffalo High School and Buffalo Community Middle School, Maple Grove, MN #SHAPENOLA
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We think #TeacherAppreciationWeek should be every week 😏 However, to celebrate this special week we want to give back to you 😄 Retweet for a chance to win some special branded gear! You have until 05/12 to RT this tweet to be entered into the contest #healthmovesminds
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Andy Milne @carmelhealth our National #Healthed Teacher of the Year! #SHAPEBoston
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We are happy to introduce the newest member of our Physical Activity Council - Kyle Bragg ( @ElemPE1 ) Hear from Kyle about why he wanted to join the council & what he wants to do as part of the council Welcome Kyle‼️😃
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Congratulations to our 2024 National Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Cindie Cortinas-Vogt, Washington Elementary School, Elgin, IL #SHAPECleveland
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Health & PE instruction naturally reinforce & align with @caselorg Core SEL Competencies by teaching students skills like teamwork, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, stress management, problem-solving & goal-setting #SHAPEadvocacy Full letter👇
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Congratulations to our 2024 National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Casey Page, Shelby County High School, Shelbyville, KY #SHAPECleveland
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“I am here to tell you that mental health is health” - Dr. Jessica Bartley #SHAPENOLA
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Congratulations to our 2024 National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Cadi Doyle, Waples Mill Elementary School, Oakton, VA #SHAPECleveland
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NEW Position Statement: Health Education is a Critical Component of a Well-Rounded Education. Check it out below! 👇👇👇👇👇
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Congratulations to our 2023 National Health Education Teacher of the Year, Melissa Quigley, Broadneck High School, Annapolis, MD #SHAPEseattle
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@SHAPE_America
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NEW STUDY: High School Students Find Value in Health and Physical Education This study reveals valuable insight into the attitudes of high school students toward health & physical education (HPE) More Info: Download Full Graphic:
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We are ecstatic to introduce health.moves.minds, our new service-learning initiative in partnership with @GopherSport . Pilot schools start this Spring and the national launch is this Fall. Take a peek #healthmovesminds 🙌🏻🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿 For more info sign up at
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