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1. Supporting Students, Teachers & Health Education through ESSA Funding
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By Daniel Hill, NBCT and Debbie Boian | February 21, 2019
Physical Education Instructor (DH) and Health Services Coordinator (DB), Fayette County Public SchoolsThe Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is transforming opportunities in health and physical education. We are moving away from federal mandates and into an era where local communities can step forward and create powerful, locally relevant programs in health and PE.
Finally! We have greater local control and an act that identifies health and PE as essential subjects in a well-rounded education. That means new funding is available to support exemplary health and PE programs.
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2. A Historic Year in Education and School Health
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By Jamie Sparks | January 15, 2019
School Health Program Manager, ETRThe current school year is historic. Every state has shifted away from the federal education accountability mandates of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and towards state-created measures aligned to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
For those of us who have worked diligently for decades to promote and prioritize school health, this offers a “giant step” opportunity.
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