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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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McDermott, Robert J. – Health Educator, 2008
In this paper, the author shares some thoughts about health education profession, including some things that educators need to do to keep the profession "vital". He also offers some thoughts that educators need to consider as they attempt to respond effectively to the challenges that lie before them now, and face them in the future. He discusses…
Descriptors: Health Education, Public Health, Professional Recognition, Health Promotion
Clark, Jeffrey K.; Seabert, Denise M.; Goldsmith, Mal – Health Educator, 2007
Anniversaries are often a time to reflect on the past. With that in mind, interviews were conducted with early key leaders of Eta Sigma Gamma to explore their perspectives of the organization's growth and development as well as their hopes for the future of ESG. The individuals interviewed included the surviving founders of Eta Sigma Gamma, the…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Health Promotion, History, Fraternities
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Hanson, C. L.; LeRoy, C. H. – Health Educator: Journal of Eta Sigma Gamma, 1996
Reviews the relationship of health education and physical education, which during the past three decades have increasingly become independent disciplines. Presents current issues related to mergers of the disciplines, highlighting Montana's health enhancement curriculum, and provides recommendations for professional preparation programs. (SM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach