The play’s the thing for elementary ed

District Administration - Lori Koerner "We must offer students ample [...]

February 9th, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Learning, News, Playing, Recess, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Physical education is key to longer, happier lives. Our kids and schools need more of it.

USA Today - William E. Simon Jr., "Spot quiz: What [...]

December 12th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Can Schools Fight Childhood Obesity?

Education World - Staff Writer "According to the Robert Wood [...]

November 14th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Learning, News, Nutrition, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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To Boost Mental Health, Try Team Sports or Group Exercise

KQED News Mind/Shift - Sasa Woodruff "Research shows exercise can [...]

October 26th, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Learning, Mental Health, News, Sports, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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New school of thought: In-class physical exercise won’t disrupt learning, teaching

Medical X-Press - Staff Writer "As childhood obesity rates rise [...]

September 18th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Childhood Obesity, Children, Classroom, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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When it comes to school recess, a quality playground experience matters

Medical X-Press - Staff Writer "Recess periods can offer physical, [...]

June 5th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Playing, Recess, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Self-defense becoming popular physical education component

Education Dive - Lauren Barack "Gym teacher Charles Schweizer first [...]

April 12th, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, School Accountability, Self-confidence, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, School|

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‘I forget my PE kit deliberately’ – the boys who hate sport

BBC - Judith Burns "Boys like Dan and Olly are [...]

March 19th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Boys, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, School|

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How a growing number of states are hoping to improve kids’ brains: exercise

The Hechinger Report - Lillian Mongeau "Despite her stated disinterest, [...]

February 22nd, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, School|

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Exercise is more precious than ever. So let’s stop scaring kids off PE

The Guardian - Anna Kessel "When I was growing up [...]

February 22nd, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Britain, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, England, Exercise, Great Britain (UK), Learning, News, Physical Activity, Physical Education, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, School|

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