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People with physical disabilities hold limited positions as scholars, teachers, or leaders in physical education, recreation, and sports. Perhaps the reason is that the field is flooded with able-bodied people who think they
Sally Willms was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet her future student last week.
Willms, Kindergarten teacher at Westpark School, welcomes children and parents from 10am – 12am on Thursday, February 16th, for an open house.
Kids get a
As we begin a new year, the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) continues to engage two national task forces to revise the national standards in health and physical education and I consider this work to be critical
Each school year, I teach a unit called “Abilities Awareness.” Making students aware of each other’s different abilities helps us become better citizens and leads to a more positive and inclusive school climate. This awareness leads to empathy and a
the Peabody Gazette-Herald bobbed high above the boy’s head as he shouted, “The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor! The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor!” Five-year-old Ron Slaymaker watched the paper boy, uncertain about all the commotion on December 7, 1941. “I remember
The East Valley Jewish Community Center (EVJCC) in Chandler opened its Early Learning Center (ELC) in 1971 and currently has children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age enrolled. Next year will add kindergarten classes for the 2023-24 school
I am the only female in my high school PE department. It’s been this way for 20 years. The one time another female came in she tried to out-alpha the football coach and got removed from teaching PE and placed
FRANKFORT, KY — Governor Andy Beshear says a $36 million grant from the federal government will be used to develop and expand early learning programs; establish early childhood education “labor talent pipeline;” and expanding access to high-quality education for the
Caffeine is a tool that I use on days when I run or play soccer. I certainly do find a benefit to consuming caffeine before and during these periods of physical activity. However, I am also aware that it is
This will help hundreds of children in the commonwealth
FRANKFORT, Ky. (29 Dec 2022) – Governor Andy Beshear announced today that the federal government has selected Kentucky for a nearly $36 million grant to support families and the state’s economy