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 …

2024 Arizona Convention Schedule at a glance

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Here is the schedule at a glance for the Arizona State Convention. The Convention Schedule is being finalized and will be ready to send out to all of you soon! We can’t wait to see you there! Please visit www.azhpe.org/state to view all 2024 Arizona State Convention information and to register.

2024 Arizona Future Professional of the Year

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We’re thrilled to announce that Ashley Hicks is our Future Professional Award winner! Ashley is just beginning her teaching career at Westar Elementary. Her supervising teacher stated that Ashley has a natural ability to create engaging activities that meet her students’ needs while helping them achieve mastery. She has a passion for inspiring young minds to embrace movement and  creates …

2024 Arizona High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year

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Thank you, Ben Brandau, for your exceptional dedication to working with high school students and other educators. Your role as a mentor and your commitment to promoting fitness and wellness are invaluable in shaping the future of Arizona’s young adults. Your efforts not only inspire but also instill lifelong habits of health and well-being. The 2024 Honor and Recognition Awards …

Celebrate World Mental Health Day

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To celebrate world Mental Health Day Varsity University is launching our first Proactive Mental Health professional development experience featuring Breathe – a Believe In You 5 Day Journal and curriculum. Get 1 Hour of Professional Development with a certificate of completion endorsed by Sterling College. Learn and teach: Purposeful Breathing Practices Breathing Learning Activities Group Discussion Prompts Mindful Breathing Journey …

SRP Announces Classroom Grants of Up to $5,000 for Educators

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Salt River Project (SRP) invites Arizona teachers to apply for Classroom Grants of up to $5,000 beginning October 1, 2024. The grants are available for teachers looking to incorporate creative ways to keep their students engaged in STEM and social science projects. Every year, the SRP Classroom Grants Program offers two types of grants: STEM Grants provide up to $5,000 for …

Special Olympics Arizona kicking off fall games in Mesa this week

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BY AARON DECKER KTAR.com PHOENIX – Over 1,000 athletes from across Arizona will come to Mesa to kick off the fall games for Special Olympics Arizona this week. On Friday and Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., competitors will face off in swimming and bocce at Skyline High School. The Skyline Aquatic Center will host the swimming competition while the bocce events will be …