SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential.

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Alexandra Lemm

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

For elementary school teachers, intervention might be something that is done weekly and can be handled with your eyes closed. However, with middle school and high school teachers, station groups with a teacher table are not necessarily common. In fact, it can be a foreign concept altogether. Grouping matters.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Instead, Shape outlines physical education as “an academic subject that provides a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for healthy, active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence.”

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is the nation’s leading organization advancing the development of academic, social and emotional competence for all students. What Is Social Emotional Learning?

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Per the CDC, physical education is an academic subject just like math, science, or social studies, “It (PE) is an academic subject characterized by a planned, sequential K–12 curriculum (course of study) that is based on the national standards for physical education. These 15 ready to go lessons can help! . Get Access Here.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Not only is physical wellness on the decline, but we are also seeing an increase in mental illness, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues. Physical fitness and fitness education are becoming a core component of a quality program, especially for middle school and high school students.

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