As point guard for the Orange women’s basketball team, Raquel-Ann “Roxi” Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99, P’25 was known for helping her teammates “make buckets”—a lot of buckets. The 1997 Syracuse University Athlete of the Year, two-time MVP, and three-time BIG EAST Academic All-Star still ranks fifth in all-time career assists at Syracuse. Twenty-five years later, […] The post Roxi Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99, P’25 Still Driving for an Assist first appeared on Syracuse Universit...| Syracuse University School of Education
On July 31, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test. A fixture in Physical Education for decades, this program was discontinued during the 2012-2013 school year under President Obama. Bringing the Presidential Fitness Test back has sparked strong reactions across the education community. While this news has raised many questions […] The post Letter from Hiveclass founders on Presidential Fitness Test appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
What the return of the Presidential Fitness Test means for educators and students On July 31st, the White House released a statement outlining its intention to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test. Visit our new landing page dedicated to the Presidential Fitness Test for updates and detailed guidance as we learn more from federal departments. […] The post Hello, old friend. A reintroduction to the Presidential Fitness Test appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
A new K–5 program to develop physical literacy, build skills and make movement fun for every child — in schools and in the community. Introducing the New HiveclassPE elementary curriculum! We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our K–5 Physical Education Curriculum, designed to help students build essential movement skills, stay active throughout the […] The post Big moves for little learners: Hiveclass launches NEW K–5 PE curriculum appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
Start the year with energy! The start of the school year is the perfect time to refresh your PE program with strategies that spark excitement, promote community and encourage lifelong movement habits. Here are seven tips to help you create a program that energizes you and your learners. 1. Start with student voice Tip: Kick […] The post 7 tips to make your PE program more innovative, engaging and impactful appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
Tips for staying active as schedules get packed 1. Steps and stories challengeEncourage patrons to listen to audiobooks or podcasts while walking around their neighborhood/local park, or even while doing chores around the home if safety is a concern. Organize a challenge where participants track daily steps and pair it with reading goals. Use Hiveclass […] The post Movement ideas for all ages appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
Discover the new HiveclassPE platform, redesigned for personalization and streamlined navigation to elevate teaching in physical education.| Hiveclass
New neuroscience research suggests exercise can buffer adolescents against social-emotional damage from distancing.| Education Week
Hiveclass is proud to announce a new partnership that brings high-quality early childhood education directly to libraries and communities everywhere. We’re now the official reseller of Playgarden Online, a beloved preschool program based in New York City that has helped children thrive for nearly two decades. Playgarden Online specializes in Kindergarten readiness and is trusted […] The post Hiveclass + Playgarden Online: Expanding access to award-winning preschool education appeared firs...| Hiveclass
Wherever you are, wherever you go, we’ve got you covered With warm weather and, if you’re lucky, a bit more free time this summer, you can turn everyday moments into opportunities for movement. Whether it’s playing in the yard, going for a walk or enjoying water games, staying active helps build healthy habits and lasting […] The post 19 no-fuss ways to add movement to summer break appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
The power of self-efficacy The connection between knowing how to perform an activity and actually engaging in it is well-established in psychological research, particularly through the concept of self-efficacy. This term refers to an individual’s belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments. Self-efficacy, or the belief in one’s ability […] The post Self-efficacy: The power of knowledge and confidence appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
Discover why movement matters for your mind and body, plus practical tips to stay active in ways that feel good and fit your everyday life.| Hiveclass
Discover how Hiveclass soccer ambassador Gabriel builds confidence, resilience and coachability through skill-building on and off the field.| Hiveclass
A teacher who supercharged the PE programme at her school has been rewarded with some welcome knock-on effects. NZEI Te Riu Roa member Arti Raju tells Ako how she turned things around for Rhode Street School.| AKO
From managing sports trials and uniforms to liaising with coaches, students and parents, Jaydn shares his busy day as Assistant Director of Sport at Newlands College. Warning: you may get tired just reading this.Read More| AKO
Thank you to all our Ako Journal readers and contributors this year. Here’s a roundup of our most-read articles published in 2024.| AKO
When Mubiru* lost his father, his whole world changed. Just 8 years old, he struggled with discouragement, not knowing what was going to happen next. During this time, Mubiru lost all motivation to study and go to school. He thought his education would soon come to an end since he no longer had a father […]| Lifesong for Orphans
(Dis)connections between Research and Practice Book Review and Authors' Response Part one: Book review Introduction I was delighted to see this book's| PE Scholar
by Melanie Ingler | Communications Coordinator At WSP, we are fortunate to have two alums of our school serving as physical education teachers. Liam and Marina bring with them rich backgrounds in physical fitness and athletics, coupled with a deep passion for cultivating our students’ growth in these areas. Liam teaches our ninth and tenth grade PE classes, while Marina leads our eleventh and twelfth grade classes. They recently provided insights into WSP’s Physical Education that I am ex...| Waldorf School of the Peninsula