A conversation with Dr. David Daum (Part 2) | HiveclassHiveclass
Discover how choice and technology can support physical education. Dr. David Daum shares what great PE looks like in part 2 of his interview.| Hiveclass
Share this list with your educator peers today! Integrating movement into non-PE spaces and activities can boost focus, engagement and learning while helping learners stay active throughout the day. Here are some practical ideas you can use across different age ranges and environments. 1. Movement breaks Incorporate short brain breaks every 20–30 minutes where students […] The post 10 easy ways to add movement to everyday appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
Discover how choice and technology can support physical education. Dr. David Daum shares what great PE looks like in part 2 of his interview.| Hiveclass
Better behavior, less burnout If you’ve been in schools lately, you know what’s going on: student behavior challenges are up, and teachers are feeling the strain. It’s not a small problem either. Eighty-one percent of K-12 educators say kids are misbehaving and acting out¹. A 2023 survey revealed that managing student behavior was a top […] The post How Hiveclass helps improve student behavior and reduce teacher burnout appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
Why PE matters right alongside reading, writing and arithmetic When schedules get tight, funding gets slashed, or test prep season kicks into high gear, physical education is often one of the first things to go. Like art and music, PE is frequently labeled as an “extracurricular”: a nice-to-have, but not essential to the core mission […] The post Why physical education isn’t “extra,” and what educators can do about it appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
Discovering the health value in everyday tasks Chores are not usually fun. But what if we helped ourselves (and the young people in our lives) see them differently? What if sweeping, scrubbing or carrying laundry weren’t just household responsibilities, but hidden opportunities to build strength, coordination and stamina? Many common chores mimic the same movements […] The post Doing double duty appeared first on Hiveclass.| Hiveclass
Dr. David Daum shares why PE is undervalued, the barriers teachers face, and why prioritizing movement is vital for student success.| Hiveclass
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
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
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
