Kindness Helps Prevent Bullying

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Kindness is one of those special things in life that is free to give out while bringing so many benefits to yourself and others. Being kind is shown to have positive effects on both people and the world around us. Encouraging and modeling kindness is one of the easiest ways parents, school staff, and other caring adults can help create a positive school …

Winter Holidays: December Dilemma or Teaching Opportunity?

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For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Winter is a festive time of year because so many holidays are celebrated by people from different religions, cultures and races. We spend time with family and friends, connect with our faith or culture, give and receive gifts and enjoy special foods and treats. However, this time of year—especially in schools and …

President’s Message – Dr. Jennifer Houston

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Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members and teachers,   I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break, spending precious time with family and friends. Coming back to school after such a break is tough, but we only have a short few weeks before the end of the fall semester. Hard to believe it is almost 2025! A …

Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

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Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024 8:00 am Independent Newsmedia Lara Cox wants to get kids moving. The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October. …

Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day

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Six year old Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books in 1960 when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans becoming a national icon for the civil rights movement. Today her story continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to end racism together one step at a time. For more information, (Click Here).  

The ABCs of Me

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Check out the FREE multimedia resource collection for educators from Hip Hop Public Health that teaches kids in grade K-5 about the “ABCs” of healthy relationships with friends and family: Autonomy, Boundaries, and Consent! Their collection includes original videos, songs, standards-aligned lesson plans, take-home materials, and more! Just create a free account to access The ABCs of Me and Hip Hop Public Health’s full library of educator materials …

Dove Self Esteem Program

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Dear Educator, Who wants a $50 dollar gift card to Amazon??? If you are like me, you are looking for free lesson plans and group curriculum!  Dove Self Esteem Project now has tons of no prep/no cost resources for educators that you can use right away or plug into your plan for the 2024-25 school year!  Use the form below to sign up for these …

Are you advancing?

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“If you are not advancing, you are retreating.” A quote from Four-Star General Oliver P. Smith. Teaching is not unlike war, in an abstract sense.  There are many daily battles that are won, and there are many that are lost.  Some of those battles are in the classroom, and some are outside of it.  But it is a war worth …

2024 Arizona Convention Schedule

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It is the moment we all have been waiting for!!!!!  The 2024 Arizona Convention Schedule!!  Follow the link to check out all the lectures and activities that you could possibly do! See what you need to enhance your teaching, or just because you want to learn more about a certain subject. We have something for everyone. All activities have another link …