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Michigan bill would require schools to teach water safety in gym class
Original article by by Isabel Lohman, March 4, 2026. View the full article here. From the article: "Matulis urged lawmakers to pass the measure, saying that students currently have “extremely limited opportunities to learn how to be safe in, on and around water.” A survey conducted by a Michigan State University researcher found that only 11% of teachers reported their schools having water safety instruction in classrooms." Many folks are wondering, what about schools that do
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Required water safety instruction in Michigan schools? Senator Victory introduces Senate Bill No. 736
Sen. Victory sponsors water safety instruction bill February 29, 2024 LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Roger Victory (https://www.senatorrogervictor...
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Mar 3, 20241 min read


Exercise works better than antidepressants according to researchers
FITT Insider March 14, 2023 Physical activity, especially high-intensity exercise, was 1.5 times more effective thancounseling or leading...
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Mar 21, 20231 min read


Benzie Area Youth Initiative
Check out this new program in both Benzie County school districts - some wonderful work is being done here! https://www.facebook.com/ben...
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Mar 2, 20231 min read
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