Project Unify Meets at the Track

The special combination of exceptional students and their general education friends on sports teams is taking off when Project Unify meets at the track to start training for running and track events. Project Unify started as an effort to get special education students...

New Concussion Law Protects Students

A new concussion law protects students by requiring that they be informed of risks and complete training as a means of preventing the injuries.  In New Jersey, a state law went into effect on July 1.  It is aimed at preventing concussions in children, by preventing...

Teaching Statistics Through Sports

I enjoy teaching stats through sports. Kids enjoy learning even the most menial subjects if you pose the lesson in a form they can understand and relate to. When I teach the topic of probability in my Statistics class, I often explain that a probability distribution...

Best Sports For Children With ADHD

There are a number of benefits in playing sports, especially for children with ADHD; however, it is important to consider the child and pick a sport that they will be able to handle and find success with. Not all sports are going to be a great fit for every child and...