Recess Doctor

Andrea's Nutrition Podcast #1

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:26:46 -0700

Childhood obesity is the public health crisis affecting the world!

Explore:
1) What got us to this place culturally?
2) What research tells us about the schools’ influence on childhood obesity?
What schools can do?

USDA Eat Smart Play Hard
for free materials!

http://www.fns.usda.gov/EATSMARTPLAYHARD/

Bullying Podcast 2

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Thirty-Six states have passed anti-bullying legislation which is indicative of the growing concern over bullying in schools. The tipping point for bullying has been the school shooting where 3/4 of all shooters reported being bullied or harassed. Clearly, bullying has captured the nation’s attention.

This podcast reviews the components and philosophy behind bullying intervention programs that succeed or fail.

http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov

PODCAST by Recess doctor- Recess Before Lunch

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:46:36 -0700

As you may know I’m a retired principal but I’d be the first to admit that changing the education system is a lot like turning around a huge cruise ship in a small harbor. Possible but not probable and it requires lots of maneuvering.

However, a few brave principals across the nation are doing just that and bringing a long standing school tradition to an end. They are advocating recess before lunch.

And in doing so they are getting some amazing results. Kids eat more, waste less food, return to class calmer, behave better and as a result instruction time is increased.