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How School Leaders Can Create a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment in Schools

The importance of quality customer service and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment are important concepts not only in the retail world, but they are applicable to any entity that provides goods and services to the public, including schools.

Keeping the lines of communication open: The key to a child’s success in school

A child’s success in school is very much a team effort that requires open lines of communication between parents, families, teachers, and the student. But maintaining these lines of communication on a consistent and continual basis can be challenging.

Accessibility and Inclusion in Parks

Individuals of all backgrounds and ages should have the opportunity to enjoy the many benefits that parks and recreation facilities provide. Parks offer a setting where people can explore nature and participate in a variety of fun and educational activities that improve health, well-being, and overall quality of life.

Should Student-Athletes Be Paid? The Answer is Not So Simple.

A policy adopted in June 2021 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) dramatically changed the trajectory of college sports when it allowed student athletes the opportunity to use their personal brand in promoting a company’s products and services under paid marketing agreements with third parties.

Pushing past the boundaries: How to find the motivation to exercise

Inertia is a principle of physics that says a body at rest tends to stay at rest. This may explain why for some people it may be difficult to get moving and to exercise. But the principle of inertia also says that a body at rest can be put into motion if it encounters a force.

Ask the People Who Live There: Planning for the Development of Cultural Heritage Tourism

The influx of tourism into an area that is steeped in cultural heritage and history can be an economic advantage to residents if certain steps are taken to preserve the integrity of the attractions that make a locale a desirable travel destination. The planning process involved in bringing tourism into an area really does take a village.

Small movements, big gains—How to avoid being sedentary

If you are required to sit at a desk for long stretches of time for your job or school, at the end of a long day you might feel too tired or lack the motivation to exercise, or you may not have any free time left to head to the gym to squeeze in a workout. Heightening this problem is the enormous amount of screen time people may spend scrolling on their smartphones or watching television just to relax and unwind after an exhausting day. All of this can contribute to having a sedentary lifestyle.

When a clothes pin can be more than a clothes pin—Assistive Technology

For many people, the phrase ‘assistive technology’ conjures up images of elaborate high-tech devices that require a level of proficiency to use effectively. This may be true for some assistive technology devices including those that support individuals with compromised functional capabilities, allowing them to have greater independence. But not all assistive technology is high-tech.

Exercise and Physical Fitness: Just the Facts

Whether it is on social media, websites, magazines, or other publications specializing in health and wellness—there is no shortage of tips on exercising with the promise that you will achieve miraculous results in no time at all. The reality is that attaining physical fitness takes work, time, commitment, and consistency.

The reach and intricacies of sports law: Understanding sports law

When a sports fan goes to a game, they get caught up in all the excitement unfolding on the field or arena. What team is up, what team is down, which player is having a good game, which player seems off, the defensive or offensive strategies being put into play—these are what the fans care about and what makes the game interesting.