SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As we segue deeper into fall, the days get shorter and temperatures drop. There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

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PE Scholar

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Below are some sample plenary questions to assess aspects of the Meaningful PE research (Fletcher, Beni, Ni Chroinin and Gleddie. 2021).

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Designs for Health

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Berberine is a botanical with a long history of use in supporting many aspects of gastrointestinal health. Several recent studies have explored berberine’s potential to influence biochemical mechanisms related to both the inflammatory response and gut health. A recent animal study investigated the potential efficacy of berberine administration on animals with ulcerative colitis (UC).

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Fit and Fun Play

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If you are looking for a fun and engaging experience for your students, consider a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach that promotes critical thinking, creativity, AND MOVEMENT!

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Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Grappling Olympians! The Greatest Male Wrestlers in Olympics History Which Olympic wrestler is the king of the ring? Find out in The Sporting Blog's blow-by-blow round-up of the top 5 male Olympic wrestlers ever to grace the mat. Wrestling star Mijaín López Wrestling is one of the oldest combat sports, and it’s been a staple at the Olympic Games since ancient times.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Greatest 10 Discus Throwers in History Discus is one of the original five Olympic sports, and there are plenty of throwers who have claimed victory in this sport over the years. But who are the greatest discus throwers of all-time? Keep reading to find out! Legendary discus thrower Ilke Wyludda Discus was introduced to the Greek pentathlon event as early as 708 B.C., but like many Olympic sports, discus throwing has evolved over time, with modern athletes now breaking records that ancient Ro

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Rennie Center

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Should Mass. consider a ‘nuclear option’ for catching kids up in school? Here are 7 big ideas By Naomi Martin, Christopher Huffaker, Mandy McLaren and Deanna Pan catherine-rauseo Tue, 10/10/2023 - 09:56 Tue, 09/26/2023 - 12:00 The Boston Globe Kids are still floundering postpandemic, the state’s latest test scores show. Is it time for a nuclear option in Massachusetts to help them recover?

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The 10 Greatest Triple Jump Athletes in History! The triple jump is a truly captivating track and field event demanding speed, strength and precision. Let's look at 10 of the most famous triple jumpers of all-time! Great triple jumper Yulimar Rojas Rodríguez Since the inception of this event, numerous exceptional athletes have left their mark by setting records, wowing spectators and inspiring future generations.

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Rennie Center

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Districts and states are ‘on their own’ ahead of federal funding cliff Mebane Rash catherine-rauseo Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:03 Thu, 07/27/2023 - 12:00 EdNC As school districts nationwide face a federal funding cliff, government researchers from independent think tanks around the country met in Worcester, Massachusetts to discuss how municipalities and states are preparing.

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Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Rennie Center

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Why It's Time To Get Away From The Antiquated Approach To Teaching Nathan O’Leary catherine-rauseo Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:04 Mon, 07/17/2023 - 12:00 Comcast Newsmakers ‘If you look at pictures of students in the classroom from a century ago it looks very similar to the classrooms we see today’. Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy Executive Director, Chad d'Entremont, on rethinking teachers and classrooms.

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Rennie Center

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Lessons for Boston on school consolidation Marinell Rousmaniere, catherine-rauseo Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:05 Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00 CommonWealth Our research, conducted in partnership with the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy, provides important lessons to draw from as the city and district move forward with plans to close, merge, and build new school communities.

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Rennie Center

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Sponsors Conference on Building Systems to Support Student Wellbeing Robert Mills catherine-rauseo Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:08 Thu, 06/01/2023 - 12:00 On Wednesday, May 31, MPY sponsored a conference titled “School Mental Health Leadership: Building Systems to Support Student Wellbeing.” This conference showcased the School Mental Health Leadership Institute (SMHLI), a joint effort of the Massachusetts School Mental Health Consortium, the Rennie Center for Edu

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Rennie Center

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Sept 2023: Rennie R&D Labs catherine-rauseo Tue, 10/10/2023 - 09:54 Thu, 09/28/2023 - 12:00 Read More News Type Newsletter

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