Tuesday, October 13, 2009

At-risk Students the Solution


There are as many reasons a student in elementary, middle or high school might be labeled as “at-risk” as there are at-risk students. No one program or reform initiative can meet the needs of even a majority. As we work to reduce the number of actual dropouts and those who mentally disengage themselves from the learning process while heading toward graduation we are often frustrated.
A personalization of school – helping kids feel engaged and part of a community – can be a big factor in keeping them engaged in school. An engaged student comes to school more often. They have fewer incidences of negative behavior and they lead in ways that can transfer to success in the workplace and in life.

Our TEAM e3 program will not directly increase test scores or improve reading levels – but the combination of valuable work roles at school, increased physical activity during the school day and leadership have led to academic success time and time again. We look forward to hearing your questions and comments after you explre our TEAM e3 online summary. The full program manual can be yours, contact us now.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

What School Wants to be a Millionaire?


This economic climate, the enormous budgetary challenges K-12 schools are facing and the worrisome state of PE and youth fitness may actually be the perfect storm for some cool solutions. There are a series of articles on examiner.com that lead to this week's story on "What School Wants to be a Millionaire."


Our hope is that you send in questions, comments and stories that might align with our creation of this ExerLearning Lab. Our goal: to share momentum and maybe even funds with you and your favorite school.

More here:

Health and PE: Kids Can Lead
With Kids, All Work Won't Work