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Jones & Bartlett Learning and SHAPE America Announce New Publishing Partnership

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Position Statements

Supporting the Implementation of School-Based Employee Wellness Programs
School-based employee wellness is vital for creating a vibrant school community where making healthy choices comes easy and is the norm.

Health Education

School-Based Employee Wellness
A comprehensive set of programs, policies, benefits, and environmental supports that address various risk factors, including, but not limited to: Lack of physical activity, unhealthy dietary habits, stress management, and tobacco use.

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The Mental Health Crisis Is Here - We Need to Help

I attended an IEP meeting for my son and it was probably the best one yet. I heard about the incredible progress my kid has made this year. All the work that was put in — time with support specialists, weekly check-ins with his teachers — is allowing him to have a great year in fourth grade. I couldn’t be happier. But...

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Activity Calendar

Download May Activity Calendars
Special: Open Access this month! Integrate new activity ideas using SHAPE America's standards-based resources and grade-level activity calendars.

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SHAPE America's The Relationship Between Physical Education and Physical Activity

Books

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National Standards & Guidelines for Initial Physical Education Teacher Education
Designed to develop pre-service candidates into competent and capable future professionals, and provide a performance-based assessment structure.