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 …

Kindness Can Overcome Bullying

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With Thanksgiving coming right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to remember and share all the parts of life that you appreciate. Did you know gratitude can even prevent bullying for youth? A safe and supportive environment, like a positive school climate, has been shown to prevent bullying, and kindness is one of the biggest factors in a positive school climate. When …

World Kindness Day, Monday, November 13th

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What is World Kindness Day? World Kindness Day is an annual event that encourages individuals to practice kindness in their daily lives. It highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and cooperation to create a more harmonious and caring world. When is World Kindness Day 2023? World Kindness Day is observed on November 13th each year. In 2023, it falls on …