#PhysEdSummit Primer: How to Participate on May 9th

#PhysEdSummit 2020 is quickly approaching! With that in mind, the #PhysEdSummit team wants to make sure you are setup for success to participate and learn with this year’s summit.  First, let’s get a quick FAQ out of the way: What is the #PhysEdSummit? It is a FREE online conference for #HealthEd & #PhysEd teachers on May 9 from 8am-2pm EDT. This year’s conference features 37 sessions from 54 presenters who teach in 8 different countries. Why should I RSVP? RSVPing gives you a first look at the full conference program on April… Read More

#PhysEdSummit 2020 Conference Program is LIVE!

The #PhysEdSummit Conference Program is LIVE! We are excited and we hope you are too.  See you on May 9th! To access the conference program, CLICK HERE. To access a PDF version of the program, CLICK HERE. To learn more about the Summit, visit our #PhysEdSummit page by CLICKING HERE.

The Challenge of Implementing Physical Education Mandates

Author’s Note: This post is written about Oregon’s PE Law, Senate Bill 4, and the challenges school districts face when trying to implement mandates.  Furthermore, the motivation was inspired by a newspaper article in the East Oregonian that was shared on the SHAPE America Facebook page on 8/31/19.  You can read the original article by CLICKING HERE. Ever since I entered the teaching profession in 2008, a Physical Education law has been considered the utopian policy dream for physical educators everywhere.  For years, the state of Illinois was elevated to a pedestal for… Read More