In a country where 19% of children under the age of 19 are obese or overweight, physical activity has never been more important. Parents are demanding an outlet for their children to take a break, burn some calories or blow off steam. They recognize the benefits. All over the country, Read more…
When schools closed their doors in March due to COVID-19, it was not just classroom instruction that students were missing out on. It was also the after-school programs, extracurricular activities and sports, all of which are shown to help students grow and develop. Since the pandemic started, millions of families Read more…
Remote learning is challenging. It’s difficult for the teachers, who must move their classrooms and lesson plans online. It’s difficult for the students, who are stuck staring at a computer screen for hours on end. And it’s hard for parents, who are suddenly tasked with the additional role of tutor Read more…
There is no question about it: Children learn best in-person. But until a COVID-19 vaccine is widely available, most of the 50 million students in the U.S. will rely on remote learning of some form during the 2020-21 school year. That leaves school districts and families trying to strike a Read more…