SPARK,
which provides one of the world’s most-researched physical education program
and a division of School Specialty, is continueing its mission on Capitol Hill
in support of more physical and health education programs for students as part
of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education’s SPEAK Out! Day
being held March 29, 2012. As physical education programs shrink and our nation’s
childhood obesity rates continue to rise, it is imperative that organizations
that care about physical fitness in schools fight for every minute and every
dollar. It is with this understanding that SPARK participates in this political event.
The NASPE SPEAK Out! Day is focused on showing Congress how they can support
physical and health education by allowing Title I and Title II funds to be used
for physical and health education programs and professional development for
teachers. According to NASPE Senior Manager of Government Relations Carly
Braxton, “We are thrilled that members of the broad education community will
join us to advocate for enhanced quality physical education in schools. It is
everyone’s responsibility to make quality physical education and physical
activity a reality in every school in America.” "Because physical
education is not considered a ‘core’ subject under the law, it is marginalized
in the funding and decision-making process,” said Paul Rosengard, Executive
Director at SPARK. “The fact is that one-third of the children in this nation
are overweight or obese and that statistic is one we cannot ignore. Meeting
with members of Congress and bringing this issue to the forefront of our
government is the first step in ensuring that we provide the best future for
our youth."
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