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How athletics/activities administrators can help ensure children and teens meet the daily physical activity requirements

William Woods EDU

The importance of physical activity for K-12 students cannot be undermined. Research shows that students who are physically active are more likely to get higher grades in school, have regular attendance, and have better overall cognitive performance. Yet, many U.S. children and adolescents do not get the daily recommended amount of physical activity. According to […]

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December 15th, 2017

Posted in Athletics Administration

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Teacher absenteeism and reimagining substitute teaching

William Woods EDU

According to a 2014 study by the National Council on Teacher Quality, teachers miss an average of 11 days out of a school year due to illness, illness of a loved one, professional development or other personal reasons. For students, this means that throughout their K-12 experience, six to 10 percent of their instruction is […]

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December 11th, 2017

Posted in Education At Work

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