It’s 4:15 on a Friday afternoon. The kids are gone. The room is quiet. And you’re still at your desk — not because there isn’t somewhere else to be but because you haven’t quite found the energy to get there yet. The whiteboard still has third period’s notes on...
The idea that learning requires sitting at a desk for long stretches of time is kind of odd once you recognize that movement and learning go hand-in-hand. In fact, science suggests that we evolved to learn best while we’re engaged in physical activity. “As humans...
In angry, challenging times like our own, it’s all the more important for us to pay attention to reminders of the best we can be. They are a source of hope, courage, motivation. One especially marvelous reminder can be found in the acclaimed documentary Won’t You Be...
Physical education is a crucial part of a child’s overall education. It presents limitless opportunities for instilling healthy habits while supporting their growth and cognitive development. Yet ask a random group of adults what they remember about PE class, and...
Many years ago, I attended a wonderful workshop on inner power led by a Native American Elder from Nevada. Within the interconnectedness of life, he told us, each being has its own power and everything is equally important. “The power of the bee is different from the...
About a year ago, a Dutch study showed that, even in ideal circumstances, COVID closures meant learning loss. So this past week’s news of COVID-related learning loss among American students was no surprise. The drop was greatest among those who spent the most time in...
