School Programs Research Articles

Comprehensive Evaluation of Talent Training Model for Modern Rehabilitation Therapy Technology: A Case Study of School Y

The purpose of this study is to comprehensively evaluate the modern training model of rehabilitation therapy technology talents. Selecting the third-year students of the rehabilitation therapy technology program in School Y as the research subject, 300 questionnaires were collected and the effective response rate was 92%. The strengths and weaknesses of the modern training model were analyzed through a mixed qualitative and quantitative research method. It was found that 68% of the students thought that the modern model had obvious advantages in practical teaching, but 42% of the students thought that it still needed to be improved in personalized teaching. This study provides an empirical basis and specific suggestions for optimizing the cultivation of rehabilitation therapy technology talents.

TOTAL PERFORMANCE SCORECARD INNOVATION FOR IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL QUALITY AT SD NEGERI 61 BANDA ACEH

This research aims to develop a strategic planning model based on the Total Performance Scorecard (TPS) to enhance educational quality. The research method employed is developmental research involving analysis, design, development, implementation, and model evaluation. The study addresses challenges in formulating school strategic plans that currently do not meet theoretical standards and lack synchronization among plan components. Findings indicate suboptimal alignment with theoretical standards and lack of synchronization among plan components, reflecting minimal involvement from school stakeholders. As a solution, a TPS-based strategic planning model was developed involving all educators to fill out Personal Balanced Scorecards, while administrative staff filled out Organizational Balanced Scorecards. Discussions involving supervisors, school inspectors, and the school committee through Focus Group Discussions produced a SWOT analysis used to formulate the school's vision, mission, goals, objectives, key roles, strategies, and programs for the next five years. Implementation of this model will occur following operational and theoretical validation in the field, with plans to develop TPS-based strategic plans by 2028. Implications of the research highlight the importance of strengthening the strategic planning process at SD Negeri 61 to align more closely with theoretical standards and integrate plan components. Active engagement of all school stakeholders is expected to improve understanding and acceptance of the strategic plan, ensuring that the school's vision, mission, goals, and strategies reflect their needs and aspirations. The development of this model is anticipated to effectively address educational dynamics and future challenges, enabling the school to play a more optimal role in enhancing educational quality.

Challenges Facing the Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools of Tehsil Liaquatpur

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the challenges facing the implementation of inclusive education programs in Pakistani public primary schools in Tehsil Liaquatpur. The goals of this research project are: 1) To determine the status of inclusive education implementation. 2) To determine the main challenges in implementing inclusive teaching methods. 3) To investigate the attitudes of administration and teachers about inclusive education. 4) To look into whether resources are adequate and available. A descriptive quantitative survey design was selected for this study. The population of this study is all public primary schools (595) of tehsil LQP, and the sample is 119 public primary schools. From these schools, 119 head teachers and 357 teachers participated as a sample. A simple random sampling technique is used. For data collection, two self-structured questionnaires were used; one for head teachers and one for teachers. After data collection, SPSS was used to analyze data. The results revealed significant challenges in the implementation of inclusive education such as parents’ reluctance, lack of teacher training, insufficient resources, traditional methods, a lack of educational facilities, lack of support, poverty, transportation issues, etc. The study suggests that working with students with disabilities and small class sizes positively impacted the participants’ attitudes toward inclusion. A teacher must hold high self-efficacy beliefs, reliable teaching strategies, and positive attitudes toward children with special needs. The study will aid the teachers, head teachers, parents, policymakers, sponsors, and the general public need in handling the investigated obstacles for better learning and development.

A novel affordable user interface for robotic surgery training: design, development and usability study.

The use of robotic systems in the surgical domain has become groundbreaking for patients and surgeons in the last decades. While the annual number of robotic surgical procedures continues to increase rapidly, it is essential to provide the surgeon with innovative training courses along with the standard specialization path. To this end, simulators play a fundamental role. Currently, the high cost of the leading VR simulators limits their accessibility to educational institutions. The challenge lies in balancing high-fidelity simulation with cost-effectiveness; however, few cost-effective options exist for robotic surgery training. This paper proposes the design, development and user-centered usability study of an affordable user interface to control a surgical robot simulator. It consists of a cart equipped with two haptic interfaces, a VR visor and two pedals. The simulations were created using Unity, which offers versatility for expanding the simulator to more complex scenes. An intuitive teleoperation control of the simulated robotic instruments is achieved through a high-level control strategy. Its affordability and resemblance to real surgeon consoles make it ideal for implementing robotic surgery training programs in medical schools, enhancing accessibility to a broader audience. This is demonstrated by the results of an usability study involving expert surgeons who use surgical robots regularly, expert surgeons without robotic surgery experience, and a control group. The results of the study, which was based on a traditional Peg-board exercise and Camera Control task, demonstrate the simulator's high usability and intuitive control across diverse user groups, including those with limited experience. This offers evidence that this affordable system is a promising solution for expanding robotic surgery training.

Reading comprehension in elementary levels: a Systematic literature review

Reading comprehension is currently crucial to children's knowledge acquisition. As a result, several study have been conducted to improve their reading comprehension skills. Furthermore, the purpose of this research is to investigate how it is enhanced in primary schools and ditermine current trends in the field. This is a systematic literature review that employed ERIC, PubMed, and Science Direct as databases. It gathered articles published in 2023. Article filtration method employed PRISMA stages. Out of 162 articles retrieved, 9 articles were considered relevant. The results stated that instructors use a variety of approaches, strategies, and school programs to increase students' reading comprehension. Strategies and media still remains dominant in this field and they preferably integrate technology into the teachig and learning process.

Elementary students' argumentative and explanatory mathematical writing about fractions

AbstractMathematical writing (MW) is an important yet underutilized form of mathematics discourse. Given the lack of attention to MW, there are few resources to support the implementation and assessment of MW. This study responds to the lack of resources by describing a MW unit focused on fractions that was implemented during a summer school program to support rising fourth grade students with explanatory and argumentative writing. Findings from the study revealed that students used different forms of reasoning about fractions to compose their mathematical argument and explanation. We also identified five categories that captured how students communicated a mathematical argument and explanation: writing organization, precise mathematical vocabulary, mathematics content, mathematical representation, and characteristics specific to a mathematical argument/explanation. The five categories led to the development of an analytic rubric for argumentative and explanatory writing.

Mindfulness as an Intervention for Self-Regulation and School Reintegration in a Trauma-Informed Primary School Post COVID-19 Lockdown

ObjectivesThe unprecedented global pandemic and enforced isolation have increased emotional, cognitive, and social dysregulation in children, exacerbated by an educational environment dominated by a recovery agenda focusing on academic outcomes and regular testing, which continues. The use of a creative, agentic mindfulness activity was employed to support school reintegration, self-regulation, positive relationships, and a reduction in exclusions.MethodA case study of a Year 4 group of children over a 6-month period in a trauma-informed primary school explored a mindfulness and guided visualisation intervention in the form of a book entitled “My Magical Garden”. Semi-structured interviews with the Head of Pastoral and Wellbeing and the classroom teacher, along with a participative Zoom session with the children, and their poems and stories, were conducted and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis via a constructivist epistemology and experiential orientation to data interpretation.ResultsThe intervention led to reductions in children’s stress and anxiety levels and decreases in emotional and cognitive dysregulation. The intervention also resulted in an increase in positive relationships and school reintegration, and increased attention on cognitive tasks. The class also experienced zero exclusions over this period.ConclusionsMindfulness meditation and guided visualisation techniques that are creative, and intrinsically motivated, support cognitive and emotional regulation and support social and school success. In view of the ongoing impact of the pandemic and lack of support for social and emotional wellbeing, particularly for children facing adversity, mindfulness meditation programmes in schools should be available to all children.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered.

Analysis of the Implementation of the Tahfizh Program at State Islamic Senior High School 1 Pasaman

The development of the tahfizh program in schools has not been fully successful in achieving its targets, and many have even failed. This study aims to analyze how the implementation of the tahfizh program is carried out at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Pasaman. This study uses method qualitative with approach descriptive. Data sources were taken from twelve informants through in-depth interviews selected using the snowball sampling technique , all informants were active teachers and students at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Pasaman in the 2023/2024 academic year. The results of the analysis show i) the planning of the tahfizh program at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Pasaman, such as the Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) exists and is made at the beginning of each semester with the K13 type. ii) the implementation of the tahfizh program at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Pasaman is carried out once a week with a time allocation of two hours outside of structured class hours. iii) evaluation of the implementation of the tahfizh program is carried out at the end of each semester and is only carried out by the curriculum representative and tahfizh teacher. iv) related to the obstacles that occur in the implementation of the program consisting of student factors, teacher factors, environmental factors, time factors, and infrastructure factors. The results of this study can be used as initial data for subsequent researchers in examining this problem in different contexts and issues.

ANALISIS PENERAPAN METODE YANBU’A DALAM PROGRAM TAHFIDZHUL QUR’AN DI SDUT BUMI KARTINI

The Yanbu'a method is a method/thoriqoh (book) that teaches reading and writing and memorizing the Koran quickly, easily and precisely for children and adults. This type of research is qualitative research with the aim of describing in detail the process of implementing the yanbu'a method in the tahfidzul qur'an program at SDUT Bumi Kartini. Data collected through observation, interviews, surveys and documentation methods. The results of this research show 1. The use of the Yanbu'a method in the tahfidzhul Qur'an program at UT Bumi Kartini Elementary School. 2. Supporting and inhibiting factors in the tahfidzul Qur'an program at UT Bumi Kartini Elementary School, 3. What are the solutions to the obstacles to the Yanbu method? 'a at SDUT Bumi Kartini 4. What is the impact of implementing the Yanbu'a method on students at SDUT Bumi Kartini. In reality, the Tahfidzhul Qur'an program has a good influence on students, including students becoming a source of pride for their parents and children being more responsible with the task of adding and memorizing muroja'ah. Therefore, researchers want to provide insight into effective teaching methods in the tahfidzhul Qur'an program in elementary schools, which is an important part of religious and character education.Keywords: Yanbu’a Method, Tahfidzhul Qur’an, SDUT Bumi Kartini

Raising Awareness about Sex Trafficking among School Personnel.

We aimed to (1) understand the level of knowledge about sex trafficking of minors among school personnel and the determinants of such knowledge and (2) test the efficacy of short educational videos in increasing knowledge (awareness level) about sex trafficking of minors among school personnel. We employed an online survey to gather responses from 741 school personnel living in the US. The McNemar test was used to test for differences in knowledge before and after exposure to the videos. Logistic regression was used to identify predictors of knowledge based on the respondents' characteristics. Predictors of knowledge about sex trafficking were years of experience in working with youth, level of education, and being a female. Exposure to the educational videos improved school personnel's basic knowledge about this crime and interest in seeking additional educational material. School personnel have a high level of awareness of risk factors for sex trafficking but less awareness of the definition of sex trafficking in children. Exposure to short educational videos can increase awareness in the short term. There is a need to develop more comprehensive training initiatives for school personnel on sex trafficking. However, training alone is not sufficient, and there is also a need for developing school protocols and programs to provide adequate support to victims of this crime.

Process evaluation of comprehensive sexuality education programme in Zambia: a focus on contextual factors, mechanisms of impact, quality of development and implementation process

BackgroundComprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is critical in addressing negative sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes among adolescents. Yet in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including Zambia, little is known about the impact, realities of CSE implementation, the quality of teaching and the comprehensiveness of the content covered.MethodsOur approach was informed by a process evaluation incorporating recommendations by the European Expert Group guidance on evaluating sexuality education programmes and the Medical Research Council (MRC) guidelines on process evaluation. The development process and quality of CSE implementation were assessed using eight and six quality criteria respectively. In-depth interviews (IDIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), document analysis and classroom observation were employed to assess contextual factors, implementation process and mechanisms of impact of CSE. In-depth interviews (50) and focus group discussions (2) with seven pupils in each group were conducted among 64 purposefully selected participants. The sample comprised pupils (35), parents (4) and teachers (17) from nine secondary schools (four peri-urban, four urban and one rural), policymakers (4), and religious leaders (4). We employed deductive content analysis to analyse the data.ResultsContextual factors that influenced the implementation of CSE included: (1) piecemeal funding for the CSE programme; (2) lack of monitoring programmes in schools; (3) lack of community engagement; (4) religious and socio-cultural barriers; (5) lack of skills and competency to teach CSE; and (6) insufficient time allocation for CSE. The assessment of the quality of the development of CSE revealed: (1) a lack of sexual diversity; (2) no meaningful participation of pupils in programme implementation; (3) a lack of stakeholder engagement during programme implementation; (4) lack of gender sensitivity; and (5) lack of human rights approach. Assessment of the quality of the implementation of CSE revealed: (1) no evidence of skill-based CSE teaching; (2) no linkage between CSE and SRH services in the communities; and (3) a lack of incorporation of multiple delivery methods during CSE teaching. The mechanisms of impact of CSE were related to the acceptability and positive changes in pupils’ SRH practices.ConclusionThe complex influences of contextual factors during CSE implementation highlight the need for contextual analysis during the interventional design. Co-creation of the CSE programme through stakeholder participation could reduce social opposition and enable a culturally sensitive CSE. Comprehensive teacher training, a guiding curriculum as well as setting of appropriate monitoring tools and indicators are likely to enhance the quality of CSE implementation.

Optimalisasi Pelaksanaan Program Pelayanan Kesehatan Peduli Remaja (PKPR) Di Sekolah Menenggah Atas

Adolescent Care Health Services (PKPR) is one of the health service programs aimed at adolescents in high schools, to realize “healthy adolescents”. The purpose of this study was to optimize the implementation of the Adolescent Care Health Services Program (PKPR) in senior high schools. The implementation method is carried out by conducting a location survey, looking for problems related to PKPR and finding solutions to these problems. The result of youth empowerment is the development of an “optimization of health services” activity plan. This community service activity was attended by all high school students, teachers responsible for student health services, and PKPR health cadres at school. By providing information about optimizing PKPR health services in high schools and conducting health training for students. It is expected that related parties will be more serious and active in implementing the PKPR program by supervising and monitoring and evaluating the PKPR program regularly and continuously and can allocate special funds to support all activities in the PKPR program.

School Nurses' Perceived Role and Capacity to Support School Behavioral Health Programs in DC Public and Public Charter Schools.

School nurses (SNs) practicing in DC public and public charter schools were surveyed to assess their perceived role and self-reported preparation to provide behavioral health prevention, early identification, and treatment services in schools. A total of 154 SNs completed a questionnaire about their role in the delivery of behavioral health services and supports. SNs reported they are primarily involved in the identification and referral of students to other school behavioral health professionals. Respondents also reported a lack of training in behavioral health and a desire for more information on related programs and services. This study offers recommendations for educating future SNs and highlights how the DC School Health Services Program utilized study findings to build capacity for SNs employed in practice. This study can help tailor educational opportunities for SNs to maximize their role in school behavioral healthcare process flows and ultimately improve outcomes for students and families.

The Pineapple as a Means to Develop Scientific Competence in the Spanish High School Diploma of Research

AbstractEvery three years, the Organisation for European Cooperation and Development evaluates the scientific competence of European students. Recent results have demonstrated that scientific competence in Spain is somewhat underdeveloped, which underscores the need to apply educational methodologies that favour the development of said competence. This paper analysed the extent to which the implementation of the Spanish high school diploma of research favoured the development of the Scientific Competence of students. The students had to develop a research project, co-tutored by a secondary education teacher and a University teacher/researcher. Both professionals offered the guidance necessary to develop a project that concerned the resolution of a problem of interest. Audio and video data were collected during the 18 months of the high school programme. These data were transcribed and analysed using a rubric designed ad hoc. This assessment instrument is a relevant point of this work as long as it can be used as evaluating tool in the Scientific Competence assessment of future studies. The results revealed that the students had to make use of their knowledge of the research topic, strengthen this knowledge, substantiate the research using the scientific literature, design and develop the experimental methodology, collect, analyse and present data, and, finally, disclose these data. The results indicated high levels of development in the three sub-competences that were explored, which concluded in a high development of scientific competence.

Stakeholder perspectives of immunisation delivery for adolescents with disability in specialist schools in Victoria, Australia: ‘we need a vaccination pathway’

BackgroundAdolescents with disability have lower vaccination rates than the general population, including HPV vaccination. Understanding the multi-level influences on vaccination in specialist schools is crucial to achieve optimal vaccination coverage and vaccination experiences for adolescents living with disability.ObjectiveTo identify and improve understanding of the facilitators and barriers of HPV vaccination among adolescents with intellectual disabilities or autism in Victorian specialist schools to inform strategies to increase vaccination acceptance and uptake.MethodsQualitative interviews with key stakeholders (adolescents with disabilities, parents, school and council immunisation staff) from six specialist schools in Victoria, Australia. Data were analysed thematically. Inductively derived themes were then deductively mapped across the UNICEF ‘Journey to Immunization’ model.Results32 interviews were conducted with stakeholders (2 adolescents, 7 parents, 13 school staff, 10 council staff). Trust in vaccines was high, but knowledge of the HPV vaccine was limited. Barriers included lack of accessible information for parents, the consent process, behavioural challenges and vaccine-related anxiety among students. The immunisation program in special schools was perceived as convenient, however preparing students for vaccination day and catering to individual student needs were key. Participants expressed a need for more parent information about options and additional support for vaccination outside of the school program.ConclusionsOur study identified a range of facilitators and barriers to the school immunisation program for students with disabilities in specialist schools. The next phase of this work will use co-design workshops to build on the suggestions for improvement and opportunities that could be leveraged to improve vaccination uptake.

Understanding potential determinants of menstruation-related school absenteeism in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) plays a vital role in protecting the dignity, safety, privacy, and wellbeing of girls and women. In low- and medium-income countries, students often face challenges to manage their menstruation in schools. In 2019, Zimbabwe conducted the first national formative research to inform MHH programming in schools. This study conducted a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the national formative research to explore potential determinants of menstruation-related school absenteeism in Zimbabwe. The analysis included 1,393 students from 50 schools, and the main outcome variable measured if students ever missed school due to menstruation. Multivariate analysis employed nested logistic regression models after controlling for the complex survey design. The results revealed that 20.6% of students had ever been absent from school due to menstruation-related issues. Students' age, challenges with concentration, physical sickness, and pain were significantly associated with school absenteeism in this context. Presence of a reliable school water source and availability of adequate handwashing resources at sanitation facilities were protective factors. The evidence-based MHH programming can be further advocated and scaled up to promote students' good health and wellbeing, maximize their educational opportunities, and develop their fullest potential in life.

Data Quality in the Money Direct to School Program (MDSP): Overcoming the Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO) Challenge

Introduction: The investigation presents and discusses the relevance of data quality in Data Science, introducing the concept of "Garbage In, Garbage Out" (GIGO) to the Money Direct to School Program (PDDE). Objectives: The objective was to describe the process of data extraction, transformation, and loading for the generation of information panels by the Collaborative Support Center for Monitoring and Management of Educational Programs (CECAMPE/NE). Methodology: The employed methodology was quantitative and used typical Data Science tools. The data related to the PDDE were collected from transactional systems and surveys with the involved populations. Results: The results showed a satisfactory reduction of GIGO, although challenges were identified such as data update discrepancies, lack of adequate documentation of data tables, and issues with free typing fields in survey forms. Conclusion: The analysis reiterates that the GIGO concept is a significant challenge for the effective use of PDDE data and emphasizes the need to develop better data management practices in the context of the program. It suggests that all professionals who use data as raw material for their professional activities should be aware of these challenges and work towards effective solutions.

Self-efficacy of physical education teachers: how does it contribute to achieving the overarching objectives of national sport?

Self-efficacy is the conviction that one can perform the tasks required to accomplish specific goals. Teachers' self-efficacy is crucial in the physical education environment to promote active engagement in achieving the objectives of the Great Design of National Sport (DBON). This study aims to examine physical education teachers' self-efficacy and how it affects their participation in DBON implementation. The research method used was a descriptive survey with a quantitative approach. The research sample consisted of 40 physical education teachers in Cilacap district at the elementary school level selected by random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring the level of self-efficacy and teachers' participation in DBON programs. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. This study revealed that the average self-efficacy of sports teachers in contributing to achieving the goals of the National Sports Grand Design (DBON) related to increasing sports culture in the community was 90.78%. In addition, the average self-efficacy of sports teachers in terms of capacity, synergy, and productivity of national achievement sports is 88.12%. The average self-efficacy of sports teachers related to improving the sports-based economy is 87.08%. These results indicate that the level of self-efficacy of physical education teachers is in the moderate to high category. There is a significant positive correlation between teachers' self-efficacy and their level of participation in DBON activities, where teachers with high self-efficacy are more likely to be actively involved in sports development programs in schools and communities. The conclusion of this study is that increasing physical education teachers' self-efficacy can significantly contribute to the successful implementation of the National Sport Grand Design. Recommendations include training and workshops to improve teachers' self-efficacy as well as support from the school and government to facilitate teachers' active participation in DBON programs. Keywords: Self-efficacy, Physical Education, Teachers, National Sport Grand Design

Pelatihan Manajemen Usaha untuk Peningkatan Kapasitas Internal Pengusaha Perempuan

Aisyiyah is a social, religious and community organization that was founded in 1917. One of its programs is the economic sector. The Aisyiyah Regional Leadership Economic and Employment Council (MEK PDA) of Bantul Regency has implemented the 'Aisyiyah Entrepreneurial School (SWA) program which aims to provide training to the people of Bantul regarding entrepreneurship so as to build a creative economic atmosphere. Since 2019, these SWA alumni have developed their businesses as a group in various businesses in the community in the Aisyiyah Entrepreneurs Association (IPAS), or currently called the Aisyiyah Merchants and Entrepreneurs Association (ISWARA). This Business Management Training Program aims to increase the internal capacity of ISWARA member female entrepreneurs. It was determined that 30 people (out of a total of 70 active members) were invited to take part in the training series. Business management training is designed as a complete package of material, including: financial management, business promotion in the digital era, teamwork, and strengthening business actuating. The training was carried out by a team of instructors from the UII Community Service Institute (lecturers from the Management Study Program, Faculty of Business and Economics, UII). The results of the training pretest and post-test showed significant progress; namely an average increase of 1.81 (close to a score of 2.0); in addition to motivation and enthusiasm to develop the business further through clever methods, such as neater finances, promotions using digital media, solid teamwork, and business resilience that is developed continuously.

A 10-week implementation of the FIT FIRST FOR ALL school-based physical activity concept effectively improves cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in 7-16-year-old schoolchildren.

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact of the FIT FIRST FOR ALL school-based physical activity program on health-related physical fitness in Faroese schoolchildren. The program aimed to add three weekly sessions of organized high-intensity physical activity to the standard weekly physical education sessions for all pupils across the entire school. A non-randomized controlled design was used to evaluate the effects of the program. Two schools participated, including one intervention school (INT; n =179) and one control school (CON; n =181), with pupils aged 7-16 years (grades 1-9). The FIT FIRST FOR ALL program consisted of three weekly 40-minute sessions of age-adjusted high-intensity physical activity over 10 weeks for the INT school, while the CON school continued their normal school program. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included cardiorespiratory fitness (Yo-Yo IR1C test), agility (Arrowhead Agility test), postural balance (Stork Stand), standing long jump performance, body composition, blood pressure, and resting heart rate. A significant time × group effect (p < 0.001) was observed for cardiorespiratory fitness, which increased by 31% [23;39] in INT (p < 0.001) and remained unaltered in CON (7% [-2;16], p = 0.13). In addition, a time × group effect (p < 0.001) was observed for agility, which improved by 2.1% [1.0;3.2] in INT (p < 0.001) and regressed by 3.3% [2.3;4.4] in CON (p < 0.001). No significant between-group effects were found for standing long jump and balance. A time × group effect (p < 0.001) was observed for changes in total muscle mass, which increased by 1.4 kg [1.2;1.5] in INT (p < 0.001) and by 0.4 kg [0.3;0.6] in CON (p < 0.05). Furthermore, a time × group effect (p < 0.001) was observed for total fat percentage, which decreased by -2.3% [-2.8;-1.9] in INT (p < 0.001) and remained unchanged in CON (-0.3% [-0.7;0.1], p = 0.16). No significant time × group effects were found for blood pressure and resting heart rate. The FIT FIRST FOR ALL program significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness and agility, and it led to favorable changes in body composition in the intervention school. These findings suggest that the program is highly effective in enhancing physical fitness and health status across all investigated age groups when implemented at a school-wide level.