by Sarah Green | Feb 20, 2017 | News, Student Issues
Helping kids get better at math is a struggle for many teachers and parents, not to mention the students themselves. However, it seems like there might be a secret weapon that most of us didn’t expect: physical activity. A study from the University of Copenhagen has...
by Sarah Green | Nov 4, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
According to a study out of Queen’s University in Ontario, four minutes of physical activity can improve the behavior of elementary school students. The study was lead by researcher and professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies Brendon Gurd. Gurd’s...
by Sarah Green | Feb 3, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
The link between hunger and health can affect a child’s physical, mental health, and academic focus. However, there might be additional factors that can help contribute to a child’s performance in school. A study by the Kansas Fitness Information Tracking initiative...
by Supporting Education | Jun 24, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues
It’s the time of year when students jump for joy. Summer is finally here, and school is out. However, millions of parents across the nation will scramble to figure out what to do with kids over the summer. Here is a list of the top 10 nearly free activities to do so...