Articles on championing physical education, school wellness policy, and the case for daily movement.
7 articles
SPARK has launched Round 2 of the Equity Awards, offering over $130,000 in grants to PE teachers and organizations serving low-income communities. Apply by February 16, 2024 to bring SPARK resources to underserved students.
Julie Frank
December 18, 2023
Finding money for physical education programs can be a daunting task, but it is possible with the right approach. From national grants and federal programs to local businesses and community supporters, there are multiple pathways to get your program the resources it needs.
Jeff Mushkin
December 21, 2022
Schools should examine their websites and assess messaging about physical activity and PE policies, as these platforms serve as public 'windows' into what a school deems to be important.
Dr. Thom McKenzie
August 18, 2020
The goal of advocacy is to actively support a cause by educating others. In the PE world, that means standing up for our programs by sharing the importance of quality Physical Education and Health programs in schools.
Jeff Mushkin
March 9, 2020
Despite battling Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, PE teacher Kevin Shephard completed a Spartan race by relying on physical literacy — proving that the movement skills developed through physical education extend far beyond athletics and into everyday life.
Kevin Shephard
February 18, 2020
Great physical educators never stop growing — and the secret is in what they gather. Paul Rosengard outlines five essential "Human Resources" arrows every PE teacher should have in their quiver to move from relevant to truly exemplary.
Paul Rosengard
January 13, 2020
Discover six funding opportunities to help secure financial support for your physical education program, from national foundations to federal grants.
SPARK
July 16, 2019
