JCT Phys Ed

Georgia is suspending standardized testing for the upcoming school year & formal teacher evals and are seeking to permanently cut certain tests. This will also save $10's of millions from the budget that can be used toward teacher pay, etc. Let's hope other states step up!

If we can suspend the NBA, golf, and NHL as well as cancel the NCAA tournament, then why can’t we cancel standardized testing for one year!

Admin, as much as possible allow staff that are parents to be parents. Opportunities to watch their child in a skit , recital, award, etc. This may not seem like much but trust me it’s huge!

It’s odd that In the US we spend millions to implement research based practices. BUT, we ignore the extensive research that shows how play, recess, & physical activity, can improve focus, self regulation, and on task behavior, as well as interpersonal skills & mental health.

Its interesting that Finland can go to school only 5 hours per day and yet fit in 15 mins of recess every hour, but in the US we go 7 hours or more and can’t fit in 10 mins total for recess. What a great disservice we do to our students.

Students that have trouble self regulating, focusing, and staying on task don’t need more rules. They need more recess and physical activity. Especially Increasing core strength & balance improve all these areas.

We shouldn’t punish kids for being kids. If they sit in desks too long, don’t be surprised if they get fidgety or talkative. They’re children not robots. Yes, there’s a time & place for quiet learning. But we need more time & places for kids to play, move, socialize & be kids.

Why is PE the only class where students don’t have to participate. Imagine that in a math class. What good is educating our kids when they are becoming so unhealthy & out of shape that their life expectancy is actually less than their parents for 1st time in history.

The “experts” say class size doesn’t matter. But if numbers don’t matter. Why is the world record for balls juggled only 11. Yes 11. It’s not 30, 25, or even 20. It’s much easier to build relationships, differentiate & meet students needs with smaller class. Class size matter!