/sports Sports en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-can-athletic-coaches-help-students-learn-more-in-the-classroom/2024/10 School sports can provide an opportunity for mentorship. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-can-athletic-coaches-help-students-learn-more-in-the-classroom/2024/10 /policy-politics/court-upholds-injunction-on-arizona-transgender-sports-ban-for-young-athletes/2024/09 A federal appeals court upholds an injunction against an Arizona law, allowing two transgender girls to compete on female teams. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:51:44 GMT /policy-politics/court-upholds-injunction-on-arizona-transgender-sports-ban-for-young-athletes/2024/09 /policy-politics/coaching-and-politics-what-coaches-see-in-tim-walzs-vp-candidacy/2024/08 Tim Walz's experience as a football coach is viewed by fellow coaches as good preparation for national politics. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:49:49 GMT /policy-politics/coaching-and-politics-what-coaches-see-in-tim-walzs-vp-candidacy/2024/08 /leadership/6-ways-for-schools-to-promote-student-athletes-well-being/2024/08 Student-athletes may want to further their athletic careers after graduation, and educators can support them both academically and mentally. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:18:11 GMT /leadership/6-ways-for-schools-to-promote-student-athletes-well-being/2024/08 /leadership/high-school-athletes-can-profit-from-brand-deals-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/08 Student-athletes in most states can cash in on their name, image, and likeness while still in high school. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:06:41 GMT /leadership/high-school-athletes-can-profit-from-brand-deals-what-that-means-for-schools/2024/08 /leadership/opinion-simone-biles-has-a-lot-to-teach-women-education-leaders/2024/08 The Olympic gold medalist’s honesty about her own mental health concerns is a meaningful reminder to educators. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:42:30 GMT /leadership/opinion-simone-biles-has-a-lot-to-teach-women-education-leaders/2024/08 /teaching-learning/from-grade-books-to-gold-medals-these-teachers-are-olympians-and-paralympians/2024/07 American teachers are among the athletes competing in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:43:36 GMT /teaching-learning/from-grade-books-to-gold-medals-these-teachers-are-olympians-and-paralympians/2024/07 /teaching-learning/how-this-goofy-science-teacher-made-it-to-the-u-s-open-in-golf/2024/07 High school science teacher and golf coach Colin Prater just played in one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:43:08 GMT /teaching-learning/how-this-goofy-science-teacher-made-it-to-the-u-s-open-in-golf/2024/07 /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 In one district, middle school esports clubs are helping to boost attendance and student engagement. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:30:20 GMT /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 /leadership/opinion-youth-sports-are-about-more-than-just-winning/2024/06 A good athletics program introduces students to life lessons, and a good coach understands his or her impact. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-youth-sports-are-about-more-than-just-winning/2024/06 /leadership/gaming-is-part-of-teen-life-these-districts-use-it-for-better-student-outcomes/2024/06 Scholastic esports is attracting students who would otherwise not participate in extracurricular activities. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:36:24 GMT /leadership/gaming-is-part-of-teen-life-these-districts-use-it-for-better-student-outcomes/2024/06 /policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-has-explicit-ban-on-discrimination-of-lgbtq-students/2024/04 The new rule, while long awaited, stops short of addressing the thorny issue of transgender athletes' participation in sports. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:19:48 GMT /policy-politics/new-title-ix-rule-has-explicit-ban-on-discrimination-of-lgbtq-students/2024/04 /teaching-learning/this-2nd-grade-class-picked-one-of-the-best-march-madness-brackets-in-the-nation/2024/04 The exercise was supposed to be just for fun. Then, this class' picks just kept winning. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:51:49 GMT /teaching-learning/this-2nd-grade-class-picked-one-of-the-best-march-madness-brackets-in-the-nation/2024/04 /leadership/sel-could-move-into-school-sports-what-that-might-look-like/2024/04 Massachusetts is considering a bill to establish guidelines on how school athletics incorporate SEL. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:31:44 GMT /leadership/sel-could-move-into-school-sports-what-that-might-look-like/2024/04 /leadership/opinion-what-march-madness-can-teach-schools-about-equity/2024/03 What if we modeled equity in action in K-12 classrooms after the resources provided to college student-athletes? asks Bettina L. Love. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-march-madness-can-teach-schools-about-equity/2024/03 /leadership/opinion-school-sports-matter-how-to-make-them-matter-more/2024/03 The skills we hope sports will teach are the very ones that help produce successful graduates and responsible citizens. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-school-sports-matter-how-to-make-them-matter-more/2024/03 /leadership/how-coaches-can-be-an-source-of-mental-health-support-for-student-athletes/2024/03 Coaches interact with kids all the time and are well placed to support students' mental health—but they need more training. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:48:05 GMT /leadership/how-coaches-can-be-an-source-of-mental-health-support-for-student-athletes/2024/03 /teaching-learning/schools-should-boost-inclusion-of-students-with-disabilities-special-olympics-leader-says/2024/01 69´«Ã½ have work to do to ensure students with intellectual and developmental disabilities feel a sense of belonging, Tim Shriver said. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:54:02 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-should-boost-inclusion-of-students-with-disabilities-special-olympics-leader-says/2024/01 /policy-politics/lawsuit-over-a-transgender-school-sports-policy-revived-by-federal-appeals-court/2023/12 The 2nd Circuit court stressed that it was not deciding the underlying issue in the case of whether Title IX bars such a policy. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:06:01 GMT /policy-politics/lawsuit-over-a-transgender-school-sports-policy-revived-by-federal-appeals-court/2023/12 /leadership/athletic-trainers-are-often-missing-from-the-sidelines-in-school-sports/2023/11 Advocates say athletic trainers are in short supply, despite efforts to require schools to keep them on hand. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:19:49 GMT /leadership/athletic-trainers-are-often-missing-from-the-sidelines-in-school-sports/2023/11 /leadership/kids-are-getting-priced-out-of-youth-sports-how-schools-can-help/2023/11 The rising costs of participating in organized youth sports is making these activities unaffordable for many families. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:18:28 GMT /leadership/kids-are-getting-priced-out-of-youth-sports-how-schools-can-help/2023/11 /policy-politics/a-flood-of-public-feedback-has-delayed-a-title-ix-change-covering-trans-athletes-again/2023/09 The Biden administration has not taken the final step to adopt long-awaited Title IX changes that would explicitly protect LGBTQ+ students. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:56:06 GMT /policy-politics/a-flood-of-public-feedback-has-delayed-a-title-ix-change-covering-trans-athletes-again/2023/09 /policy-politics/is-funding-for-school-archery-and-hunting-programs-really-at-risk/2023/09 A U.S. Department of Education document led to confusion among school administrators about funding for archery and hunting programs. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:16:26 GMT /policy-politics/is-funding-for-school-archery-and-hunting-programs-really-at-risk/2023/09 /leadership/opinion-custom-built-for-student-athletes-this-school-emphasizes-both/2023/08 A private school that believes sports, academics, and personal development go hand-in-hand explains how they do it. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-custom-built-for-student-athletes-this-school-emphasizes-both/2023/08 /leadership/high-school-athletes-start-fall-workouts-amid-record-breaking-heat/2023/07 Most heat-related injuries can be avoided if schools implement best practices. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:51:26 GMT /leadership/high-school-athletes-start-fall-workouts-amid-record-breaking-heat/2023/07 /teaching-learning/video-skating-into-stem-teaching-middle-school-girls-math-through-movement/2023/07 This Illinois program is fostering an interest in STEM for middle school girls through figure skating. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:51:18 GMT /teaching-learning/video-skating-into-stem-teaching-middle-school-girls-math-through-movement/2023/07 /leadership/opinion-what-ted-lasso-can-teach-us-about-school-sports/2023/06 School athletics has the potential to be wonderful, but not if we ignore the history of toxicity in many athletics programs. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:47:06 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-ted-lasso-can-teach-us-about-school-sports/2023/06 /leadership/federal-rule-on-trans-athletes-is-delayed-heres-what-that-means-for-schools/2023/06 The U.S. Department of Education announced it will not release its new Title IX rules until October, a five-month delay. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:53:22 GMT /leadership/federal-rule-on-trans-athletes-is-delayed-heres-what-that-means-for-schools/2023/06 /leadership/proposed-title-ix-rule-on-trans-athletes-poses-legal-challenge-for-athletic-directors/2023/04 The proposed Title IX rule change would require schools to do a lot of legal work if they want to ban trans students from playing sports. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:53:38 GMT /leadership/proposed-title-ix-rule-on-trans-athletes-poses-legal-challenge-for-athletic-directors/2023/04 /policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-refuses-to-reinstate-west-virginias-transgender-athlete-ban/2023/04 Amid a dissent by two justices, the Supreme Court declined for now to get involved in transgender student participation in girls' sports. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:19:55 GMT /policy-politics/u-s-supreme-court-refuses-to-reinstate-west-virginias-transgender-athlete-ban/2023/04