Track the latest developments to keep your school on the path to health.
April 23, 2026
Celebrate School Nurse Day, May 6, 2026, with ease. NASN’s official toolkit includes ready-to-use posters, social graphics and frames, a national proclamation, and messaging to help you recognize the impact of school nurses and engage your entire school community. Whether you’re a school nurse, administrator,…
Read More [+]April 20, 2026
These all-new interactive Physical Best workshops equip teachers with practical strategies to enhance health-related fitness instruction and assessment in ways that are effective and relevant for today’s students. Workshops are available as half-day sessions or can be combined into a full-day Physical Best training for K-12 teams and districts.
Read More [+]April 20, 2026
According to SHAPE America, Understanding the student motivation in physical education is essential because motivation plays an important role in students’ learning and their intention for physical activity. Using the control-value theory of achievement emotions (CVTAEs), this study aimed to investigate the relationships between emotional antecedents, emotions, and outcomes…
Read More [+]April 20, 2026
The free Fun At Bat curriculum from SHAPE America and USA Baseball is now aligned with the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. Designed for grades K-5, it supports skill development, physical literacy, and inclusive participation. Easy to use in any setting, it helps educators deliver engaging, meaningful…
Read More [+]April 20, 2026
National PE & Sport Week — May 1-7 — is a great time to advocate for your program by inviting parents, caregivers and school administrators to join one of your PE classes. It’s also a great week to celebrate your program! Our National PE &…
Read More [+]April 20, 2026
According to Nutrition Insight, a study finds that later and irregular sleep patterns in teenagers are tied to higher calorie intake, more frequent snacking and less physical activity, which may negatively affect diet quality and long‑term cardiovascular and metabolic health. Teens who get consistent, adequate sleep tend to have…
Read More [+]April 20, 2026
According to the Los Alamos reporter, Jemez Valley High School’s wellness room has supported over 100 students in six months by giving them a calm space to pause, self‑regulate stress and quickly return to class. Staff report students return more focused, use coping tools more often, and benefit from…
Read More [+]April 14, 2026
Healthcare transition (HCT) planning is essential to ensuring continuity of care for students with healthcare needs as they move into, through, and beyond the school setting. NASN’s position statement, Transition Planning for Students with Healthcare Needs, emphasizes a coordinated, student-centered approach—led by school nurses, who…
Read More [+]April 14, 2026
According to ABC News, landmark jury verdicts finding Meta and YouTube negligent for designing addictive platforms are intensifying the conversation about children’s social media use while offering parents expert guidance on recognizing problematic behaviors and setting healthier boundaries. Read more here!
Read More [+]April 14, 2026
April is all about preparation, and we have the perfect way to help you spring forward. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re inviting you to join our Positivity Pledge throughout the entire month of May! The goal is simple: dedicate 31 days…
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