At kindergarten, students receive comprehensive and challenging instruction in core academic areas including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. They also have college and career exploration opportunities, music classes, physical education courses and opportunities to participate in pre- and…
(Article 2 of 5) [5-Part Article Series] 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…
The Fall 2023 Annual Conference for the Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness (WSKW) will be on Thursday, October 5th – Friday, October 6th in Oakland, CA. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay — register TODAY!Conference Registration: Faculty: …
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…
Education continues to evolve offering students an assortment of opportunities to earn college credit while still attending high school. In the state of Idaho, the Fast Forward Program provides students attending public schools access to $4,125.00 to help pay for…
School districts across the country rely on SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education in order to develop their own standards, frameworks and curricula. As part of the ongoing standards revision process, SHAPE America’s National Physical…
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…
In 2022, Norwalk witnessed exciting stories — such as the approval of Connecticut’s first Wegmans grocery store — and tragic events — such as the death of a 7-year-old girl in a house fire. Education issues, such as school staff…
