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Feiden, Karyn – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2011
In partnership with three universities, the Cooper Institute, Dallas, completed the Texas Youth Fitness Study from 2008 to 2009. The study explored three key questions: (1) Is physical fitness associated with academic performance?; (2) Can physical education teachers collect high-quality information on student fitness?; and (3) Are school policies…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Fitness
Meuth, Amber M. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
With the global crises facing the planet that bring major implications, (Hart & Nolan, 1999; Hungerford & Simmons, 2003) it is imperative that there be an environmentally literate citizenry who can identify, solve, and prevent environmental issues. Since middle school students are evolving into participating citizens and are developing the…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Charter Schools, Water Quality, Environmental Education