2017 Healthy Schools Summit gets GROOVY! In March, the South East Education Cooperative’s Healthy Schools Program combined efforts with PartnerSHIP 4 Health, N.D. Department of Health and Dakota Medical Foundation to do something a bit different for this year’s Healthy Schools Summit. With intel from colleagues in the field, a decision was made to bring…
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2nd Annual N.D. Afterschool Summit Thank you to the nearly 100 attendees who were able to join us on Feb. 22 at the N.D. Heritage Center in Bismarck. We had a TREMENDOUS time and have heard so many great comments, takeaways and ideas come from day’s events. Nearly 90% of those completing the evaluation reported…
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Knowing what to do when you enter a gym space, eliminating guesswork and becoming more self-sufficient Gym time to some kids means throwing balls, chasing each other, and running wild! To after school program teachers, gym time can mean chaos and confusion. I have never been the athletic type, and I am definitely not a…
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A new and exciting Healthy Schools Pilot Program is getting students hearts pumping! The South East Education Cooperative’s Healthy Schools Program is focusing on increasing the opportunities students have to be physically active while at school and improving the school nutrition environment. This program was developed to reduce overweight and obesity in children, and also…
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SEEC receives Dakota Medical Foundation grant to support innovative healthy school programming and technology in schools The South East Education Cooperative (SEEC) received a grant for $62,689.80 from Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) to dramatically improve the health of students. These grant dollars will support Healthy Schools Programs which will increase academic performance, reduce classroom behaviors,…
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How do we keep our family healthy, active and able to fight off those holiday pounds and bouts of laziness? by Keely Ihry, SEEC Healthy Schools Program Coordinator Work potlucks. Family get-togethers. Holiday parties. Church programs. Cookies. Classroom or daycare celebrations. Band concerts. Community events. Food. More food. The holiday season is a favorite time of…
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The summer has come to an end. Back to school shopping is complete. Photos have been taken. Tears have been shed. Now… it’s time to really dig in and get the best of the best in professional learning for your year ahead. We have a very exciting year ahead of us and we’re ready to roll out our…
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