Respecting All Holiday Celebrations Prevents Bullying

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The holiday season is here and that means people of all backgrounds are getting ready to celebrate their winter holidays and traditions. This season, it’s important to remind kids to respect each other’s differences of faith and culture. Children of any religion or faith may be bullied because of faith-related activities, like celebrating holidays that may be less familiar to others. Although …

Happy Hanukkah

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Happy Hanukkah from the Arizona Health and Physical Education Board of Directors!

15th Annual School Healthcare Training Event Saturday, February 10, 2024

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Registration Now Open! 15th Annual School Healthcare Training Event Saturday, February 10, 2024 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM The University of Arizona Pediatric Pulmonary Center is hosting the 15th Annual School Healthcare Training Event. Topics include Smoking Tobacco and Vaping, Weight Inclusiveness, GI Issues & Behaviors, Food Allergies, & Pediatric Mental Health Final Agenda to Be Released Soon! Location: University …

O’Brien, Coyotes Partner with Mikey’s League for Adaptive Hockey Clinics

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development

ByPatrick Brown @pbrownhockey Arizona Coyotes December 06, 2023 Arizona Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien is as tough as they come on the ice. Off it, he’s more determined than ever to continue to give back. O’Brien and defenseman Sean Durzi spent Sunday at a Mikey’s League ball hockey clinic, providing an adaptive hockey experience for children and young adults with neurodivergent disabilities. …

Opportunity to Inform ADHS Disordered Eating Prevention Training

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Disordered eating and unhealthy weight control behaviors have dangerous effects on teens’ health and are also known risk factors for the development of certain eating disorders. The Emerging Nutrition Initiatives Team at the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is working on disordered eating prevention initiatives, which includes hosting free virtual training for school and public health professionals that will …

Upcoming National Board Professional Development Webinars

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Calling all educators! Check out the National Board’s upcoming webinars offering support and networking opportunities. These sessions provide valuable information and a chance to connect with other educators. December Webinars Wednesday, December 6 – Office Hours: MOC: Components 1 & 2 Thursday, December 7 – Enriching Student Experiences through Educational Learning Games Wednesday, December 13 – Office Hours: Certificate-specific instructions, rubrics, and three types of writing …

Fiesta Bowl grants 17 Surprise teachers

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In its annual tradition to honor, support and celebrate Arizona’s educators, Fiesta Bowl Charities has granted 500 teachers — including 17 Surprise teachers — with $2,500 each during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP, for a total of $1.25 million. In its eighth year, the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for …