Schooled in Sports - Education Week

Arne Duncan Named Honorary Co-MVP of NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

2012-02-25T18:23:22Z

Jeremy Lin may be the Harvard grad recently setting the basketball world on fire, but on Friday night, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan took center stage at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

Most Severe Head Hits Occur in Youth Football Practice, Study Finds

2012-02-22T20:15:03Z

The findings of the study raise questions about what drills coaches should expose youth football players to during practice.

Wyoming May Expand Youth-Concussion Law to Nonschool Sports

2012-02-21T21:25:35Z

A bill that advanced to the Wyoming Senate floor Monday would expand the provisions of the state's youth concussion law to non-school sports, requiring coaches to undergo concussion training.

Arne Duncan, Education Media Develop Case of Linsanity, Too

2012-02-16T21:26:54Z

The Secretary of Education and two major newspapers share stories about lessons that children can learn from the unlikely success story of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin.

ASCD Petitions for Creating President's Council on the Whole Child

2012-02-16T18:40:54Z

ASCD has created a petition lobbying for the creation of a President's Council on the While Child, which would address students' social, emotional, physical, and academic needs.

First Nationwide High School Sports Network to Launch in Fall 2012

2012-02-15T21:22:21Z

This fall, PlayOn! Sports will be launching the first-ever nationwide, 24-hour high school sports network on TVs, mobile devices, and the internet.

Studies Examine Crippling Impact of ACL Injuries in Youth Athletes

2012-02-14T15:21:27Z

Two separate teams of researchers recently presented studies about how anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in youth athletes could hinder or end their sports careers.

Elite U.S. Soccer Players, Say Goodbye to High School Sports

2012-02-13T21:03:40Z

Starting next school year, the nation's top male soccer players will be forced to choose between playing for their high school teams and participating in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.

H.S. Football Players Must Now Leave Field After Losing Helmet

2012-02-10T21:55:56Z

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced a slew of rule changes on Thursday, including one that turns football fields into advertising spaces.

Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary

2012-02-09T21:45:00Z

First lady Michelle Obama was in a dancing mood today to celebrate the two-year anniversary of her "Let's Move" campaign, which aims to reduce obesity in U.S. youths.

Va. House Passes Bill Allowing Homeschooled Students in School Sports

2012-02-09T15:05:30Z

The controversial "Tebow Bill," which would allow homeschooled students in Virginia to participate in public school sports, passed through the state House of Delegates on a 59-39 vote on Wednesday.

Are Youth Athlete Smokers a Bad Influence on Teammates?

2012-02-08T21:51:16Z

A new study suggests that teens who watch teammates smoke cigarettes may be more inclined to smoke, and the effects appear to be stronger in girls than in boys.

Obesity Group Launches $500K Contest for Physical Activity Programs

2012-02-07T21:19:12Z

Today, a national youth obesity group launched a $500,000 competition to uncover the most effective physical activity programs at the elementary school level.

Ostracism May Contribute to Students' Lack of Physical Activity

2012-02-06T21:35:12Z

Children who are intentionally excluded from activities tend to engage in less physical activity and more sedentary behaviors, according to a new study.

Sports Legacy Institute Proposes 'Hit Count' for Youth Athletes

2012-02-03T20:15:37Z

The Boston-based institute is calling for all youth organizations to alter their playing rules and limit the amount of head contact that student-athletes endure.