Category: Leadership
As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff …
Leadership is a balance of art and science; whether in a boat on the water, serving in the military, or learning in a classroom, success hinges on remaining calm …
Educators feel the pressure all around them. As a principal, I certainly do as well. Whether it be addressing the learning loss many students experienced from these past few …
Each year, SHAPE America members vote for candidates to the SHAPE America Board of Directors, which is the organization’s governing body composed of 11 professional members. SHAPE America serves …
The rapid evolution of education during the pandemic has provided an opportunity to illuminate the importance of school, not only for academics, but for social, emotional, and physical health. …
District wellness committees are an ideal leadership structure to pursue the promotion of health and wellness in all aspects of the school environment. This was especially true this past …
The pandemic took us down a path that none of us expected and now educators are faced with planning what can be done to increase academic growth during the …
As the parent of three kids, I have seen firsthand how participating in sports has allowed my children to grow and develop strong character traits and social emotional learning …
Health and physical education teachers play an important role in helping children and adolescents understand the connection between physical education, physical activity, nutrition, and overall health. And typically, we …
Well before the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has had a “silent” national health crisis. Millions of children and adolescents are at risk for cardiovascular disease due to high …
