Friday Beat

The Friday Beat is an e-newsletter that aligns with the 10 components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. It connects people interested in school health to training, funding sources, and resources. 

The Friday Beat is intended for:

  • School nurses and health services administrators
  • Health and physical educators
  • School administrators and school board members
  • School social workers, counselors, and psychologists
  • School nutrition professionals
  • School health-related organizations
  • Teachers
  • Parents of school-aged children

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2023 Editions

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Friday Beat 2023
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Jan 6 Feb 3 Mar 3 Apr 14 May 12 Jun 9 Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1
Jan 20 Feb 17 Mar 17 Apr 28 May 26 Jun 23 Jul 21 Aug 18 Sep 15
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2022 Editions

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Friday Beat 2022
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Jan 7 Feb 4 Mar 4 Apr 1  May 6 June 3 July 8 Aug 5 Sep 2 Oct 14 Nov 11 Dec 2
Jan 14  Feb 11 Mar 11 Apr 8 May 13 June 10 July 22 Aug 19 Sep 16 Oct 28   Dec 16
Jan 21 Feb 18 Mar 18 Apr 15 May 20 June 24     Sep 30      
Jan 28  Feb 25 Mar 25 Apr 22 May 27              
      Apr 29                

Note: Effective June 2022, the Friday Beat changed from weekly to biweekly publication.

*Back-to-School Edition.

Contact Friday Beat at SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov for questions.