Advocacy6 min read
How to Advocate for an Evidence-Based PE Program
Securing support for PE curriculum and resources requires more than enthusiasm. Here's how to build a compelling, evidence-backed case for your program.
SPARK
August 31, 2026
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Advocacy
Articles on championing physical education, school wellness policy, and the case for daily movement.
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Advocacy2 min read
SPARK Equity Award Grants Round 2
SPARK has launched Round 2 of the Equity Awards, offering over $130,000 in grants to PE teachers and organizations serving low-income communities. Apply by February 16, 2024 to bring SPARK resources to underserved students.
Julie Frank
December 18, 2023
Advocacy2 min read
Finding Funds to Support Your PE Program
Finding money for physical education programs can be a daunting task, but it is possible with the right approach. From national grants and federal programs to local businesses and community supporters, there are multiple pathways to get your program the resources it needs.
Jeff Mushkin
December 21, 2022
Advocacy5 min read
Sparking Up Your School Website
Schools should examine their websites and assess messaging about physical activity and PE policies, as these platforms serve as public 'windows' into what a school deems to be important.
Dr. Thom McKenzie
August 18, 2020
Advocacy4 min read
Your Role in PE Advocacy
The goal of advocacy is to actively support a cause by educating others. In the PE world, that means standing up for our programs by sharing the importance of quality Physical Education and Health programs in schools.
Jeff Mushkin
March 9, 2020
Advocacy4 min read
You Never Know When Physical Literacy Will Come in Handy
Despite battling Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, PE teacher Kevin Shephard completed a Spartan race by relying on physical literacy — proving that the movement skills developed through physical education extend far beyond athletics and into everyday life.
Kevin Shephard
February 18, 2020
Advocacy5 min read
The G in Professional Growth Stands for Gather
Great physical educators never stop growing — and the secret is in what they gather. Paul Rosengard outlines five essential "Human Resources" arrows every PE teacher should have in their quiver to move from relevant to truly exemplary.
Paul Rosengard
January 13, 2020
Advocacy4 min read
PE Grant Information
Discover six funding opportunities to help secure financial support for your physical education program, from national foundations to federal grants.
SPARK
July 16, 2019