Written by Dawn Graff-Haight, Kylie Pybus, and Angie Rodgers, Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre TrainersOne of the goals set forth by the Dove Self Esteem Project is to foster self-esteem and body confidence by helping students eliminate body talk. There is growing acknowledgment that emphasis on physical appearance and brand name apparel can negatively impact student self-esteem.Body Talk that is seen as positive such as, “You look like you’ve lost weight!” and negative body talk such as, “I Read ▸ about What is Body Talk? Developing Language That Values Our Students
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Technology Resource Document for Transitioning to a Virtual Classroom
By Jo Geddes, KY SHAPE Health Education Cadre TrainerDue to the Covid-19 pandemic, many schools are changing their entry plans in August to in-person learning, hybrid learning, and distance learning. No matter what situation your school district chose, teachers will be using technology as they create new lessons. If you are only teaching through remote learning like myself, I have to rely on technology resources now more than ever to create innovative health lessons for my Read ▸ about Technology Resource Document for Transitioning to a Virtual Classroom
Systems Simulations Being Offered Virtually In Fall!
We have officially scheduled virtual training dates for the two Systems Simulations!Have you ever been interested in systems thinking approaches, intersectionality of the ten Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child components, understanding how to address resistance & create buy-in and leadership development opportunities? If so, we are offering both the Making Change Happen & Systems Thinking; Systems Changing simulations virtually! To learn about Read ▸ about Systems Simulations Being Offered Virtually In Fall!
What Your Children Can Learn in Health Education This Year
So many scenarios… remote learning? Synchronous instruction? Asynchronous instruction? Hybrid? In person with social distancing and/or masks?Whatever it looks like in your community, there should be a health teacher or two, or three in each school. And, there probably isn’t. The history of the American education system is bleak when we look at our journey through the lens of the whole child. Whole child means that school systems educate the child with all of their needs in mind- nourishment Read ▸ about What Your Children Can Learn in Health Education This Year
Pivoting in a Virtual World, What We are Offering!
As we assess how to pivot and what to offer educators during a changing world, we wanted to share what consulting services we are currently busy with and offering!Systems SimulationsNow more than ever, understanding how to lead a state, district or school through the bumps and opportunities of change is essential. Some of our education leaders will do this with grace and some might find it challenging. We have adapted the in-person simulations to a virtual format where we facilitate the Read ▸ about Pivoting in a Virtual World, What We are Offering!
Lessons for Distance Learning; Dove Self-Esteem Project
During a time of unknown educational policies, processes and procedures, we are finding new ways to reach and support students as they continue to develop. The Dove Self-Esteem Project aims to encourage the next generation to have a positive relationship with the way they look, inside and out. Read ▸ about Lessons for Distance Learning; Dove Self-Esteem Project
Sustaining Healthy Schools beyond COVID
Written by guest blogger, Michelle Rawcliffe (a middle school teacher in Woodstock CT) “This is the time for the mental health staff (counselors, social workers and psychologists), health services staff (school-based health centers and school nurses), Health Educators, Physical Educators, Staff Wellness Leads (HR), Nutrition Services, Custodians & Facilities Managers to assess and work collaboratively on the physical and emotional safety of the school environment.” Read ▸ about Sustaining Healthy Schools beyond COVID
The Case for NOT Cutting K-12 Health Education… Especially During a Pandemic!
As I hear stories of districts’ dire need to balance a budget that is hurting and has been hurting for years and years, I hear that some might cut the one content area that not only could have prevented the widespread infection rates of COVID-19, but could have helped so many young people and adults cope, advocate, & access to keep themselves and loved ones safe. Health Education.I’d like to educate the public on what K-12 health education is. I guarantee a majority of Americans still assume Read ▸ about The Case for NOT Cutting K-12 Health Education… Especially During a Pandemic!
