Athletics

How inclusive physical education can instill a love for movement

When physical education is modified to be accessible and fun, all students can build the confidence, competence and motivation to see movement as part of a healthy and joyful lifestyle.

Educator-parent partnerships: Collaborating to create better outcomes for students

As an educator, your guidance and collaboration with parents are vital to supporting kids in their sport and, most importantly, in the game of life.

Running the rec department is a big reward for one superintendent

"It's a perfect setup," Waterford Graded School District Superintendent Tony Spence says. "It’s not just an outreach to members of the community who are already in the schools, it’s an outreach to those who are beyond."

Transgender athlete ban is latest move in GOP push to regulate K12 education

A bill banning transgender athletes in K12 girls' sports was approved by House Republicans Thursday despite there being zero chance the measure will become law.

Schools cannot blanket-ban transgender students, Education Department says

But the proposed regulations would give schools the option to enact policies based on grade, sport and level of competition to provide opportunity while keeping fairness and potential injuries in mind.

How racist ‘prank’ and a group chat derailed 2 high school football seasons

Video shows football players "pointing and yelling dollar amounts at three Black students" in apparent slave auction reenactment, according to reports.

Hazing cancels football season at one high school and is disrupting play elsewhere

Repeated hazing incidents captured on video have tanked the football season at Middletown Area High School in central Pennsylvania.

Why 2 GOP governors just defied their party on transgender athlete bans

Bans on transgender athletes in girls' high school sports have swept through red states over the last year, but the wave hit a brick wall in Indiana and Utah.

High school sports help all students grow. Here’s how to make the idea more appealing.

One of the best ways for high school students to continue to build social-emotional skills is to participate in some form of sports, a growing number of education experts say.

Esports remains the best vehicle to reach all K-12 students

The pandemic may have slowed a bit of the fervor, but interest in gaming, learning in schools is still soaring.

High court sides with cheerleader in free speech case

Court rules in favor of a former high school cheerleader who posted profane photo with obscene caption on Snapchat after she didn't make the varsity cheerleading squad.

Set to launch: ‘Largest virtual network’ for esports career seekers

NASEF and Tallo are combining forces to help students and young professionals build profiles and showcase their STEM skills to colleges and employers.

STEM Signing Day provides college and career springboard

Growing up, high school senior Ayonnah Tinsley never saw engineers who looked like her. She wrote a children's book to expand perspectives.

Expert: Policies that target LGBTQ+ students harm development

Barring schools from teaching about gender identity or sexual orientation could increase risky behaviors among students in the LGBTQ+ community, expert says. 

NASEF teams with NHL’s Coyotes to grow esports in Arizona

The Coyotes and NASEF will partner up to help further STEM pathways, create tournaments for students.

Texas Scholastic Esports Federation hosts virtual college fair

Students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look at several programs and a Rocket League production.

3 keys to starting your district’s adapted sports league

Adapted physical education comprises developmental games, sports or similar activities designed for students whose disabilities prevent safe or successful participation in regular physical education.

Bringing gaming, esports to preservice teacher experience

Giving candidates an opportunity to see how a new medium like gaming can work in the classroom brings benefits to them and students.

K-12, college esports groups partner to boost student success

NASEF and NACE are combining their resources to help further build the pipeline to STEM pathways for interested gamers from high schools to higher education.

2 key issues for Biden: Testing and gender identity

Biden administration's testing flexibility will not end the debate while the courts and Congress are likely to weigh in on gender identity, discrimination and athletics.

Superintendent: Rural students on track but missing out

COVID's impact has so far been more emotional than academic for students in southern Wisconsin's rural Parkview School District, Superintendent Steve Lutzke says.

NAECAD offers premier clinic for esports coaches, directors

At this year's virtual event, those who run programs or want to learn more can take in more than 50 sessions, from K-12 to higher education.

Southern Lab unveils sparkling new esports and media facility

The decked-out center for 'inclusive competition' at the Southern University Lab School will host gamers and those with STEM interests.

NFL legends Young, Rice team with NASEF on esports for students

An organization led by Steve Young and Jerry Rice will be working with the scholastic esports federation on programming for underserved youths.

Florida district becomes trendsetter for in-person learning

Martin County, one of the first in the state to open for face-to-face instruction, has provided safe, strong educational environments for students at schools through the pandemic.

The education arm of esports, NASEF prepares to power up

The federation, now under a new World Wide organization, sees opportunity in the future to expand its academics-first model to students in North America and beyond.

The 4 ways schools can prevent injuries, avoid liability in esports

With students overextending themselves and their time spent online, it is imperative to monitor their play and health while protecting the interests of the school

6 extreme measures schools are taking to keep football alive

One district in the Sunshine State has asked players to enter ‘bubble' to keep its season intact.

School districts in these 10 states have canceled fall sports

Citing safety and social-emotional concerns, many school and athletic leaders are keeping their student-athletes off the field. Some are even delaying participation until 2021.

How risky are school activities? This chart has answers.

Walking to school, prepackaged meals and non-contact sports outdoors run a lower risk of transmitting coronavirus in schools. Contact sports, choirs and bands, and buses pose the highest risk.

10 surprising changes likely coming to school sports this fall

For high school coaches, athletes and fans, the 2020-21 athletic season will be very different from years' past as traditions give way to safety measures.

New book offers 50 ways to test your knowledge on IEPs

LRP Media Group, a recognized leader in the special education publishing industry, has released Meet the IEP Challenge: 50 Scenarios for Staff Compliance Training. Each part of this 2020 book relates to a component of the IEP that is required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

How a principal’s risk-taking and discipline gave urban students hope

Former principal Linda Cliatt-Wayman's formula for turning around low-performing schools includes professional bravery and ensuring students know their actions have consequences.

How schools are restarting sports with safety at forefront

Students in several parts of the country this week are returning to school sports activities, with extensive safeguards in place to stymie the spread of coronavirus as young athletes look toward fall competition.

Hands off: Physical therapy during the pandemic

Learn how physical therapists who are used to working hands-on with students have been consulting with parents to ensure students don't miss out on services they usually receive in school.