Kindness Helps Prevent Bullying

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

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

Jennifer HoustonAdvocacy, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing

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 …

Announcing the New AZK12.org

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorFuture Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships

You’ve seen our new look, now take a scroll through our new website: updated to better help serve you. Find what you need — events, podcasts, or other resources — right from our homepage, or learn about our impact, staff, and programs through the top menu. Visit azk12.org

Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day

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

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).  

Swag Bag Giveaway

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Keep saving your faves for a chance to win a Fuel Up Swag Bag! Giveaways are going on monthly and entering is as easy as 1 2 3 … 1. Log in or create an account. 2. Navigate to “My Resource Library.” 3. Save at least one resource to your library Click Here for more information.

State Convention Swag Shop Now Open!

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Get incredible discounts on Health and Physical Education Swag. Order online now and pick-up at the state convention, or visit the Swag Shop at the State Convention in Mesa on November 6th and 7th. Please click on the link below. Arizona Health and Physical Education Swag Shop    

Are you advancing?

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing

“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 …