Category: SEL
In the spring of 2019, my school was one of 21 pilot schools selected to participate in SHAPE America’s new service-learning program — health. moves. minds.™ In April …
When I was asked last spring if I would like to participate in the pilot of SHAPE America’s new health. moves. minds. program, I felt a sense of professional …
The first paragraph of Jacob Bogage’s June 7 article in The Washington Post, “Dodgeball is a tool of ‘oppression’ used to ‘dehumanize’ others, researchers argue,” states that dodgeball is one of …
My journey to better understand social and emotional learning (SEL) and its connection to health and physical education began about two years ago. While we were evaluating our health …
During my year as president of SHAPE America, my theme will be ROC, which stands for Redefining Our Community. The message of ROC will be simply about raising the …
A few weeks ago, I attended an IEP meeting for my son, Jamie. It was probably the best one yet. I heard about the incredible progress my kid has …
Last week, I had an engaging Voxer chat with my friend and fellow educator Brian Devore about the power of caring. Since then, I’ve been thinking a lot about …
As I reflect in October around National Bullying Prevention Month, I thought I’d be brave and tell you a story. (I’m the “moral courage president” — right?) When I was …
This profession has evolved in so many wonderful ways. One way I am particularly excited about is our contribution related to student focus. I want to thank and shake …
