May 2023 - Springfield Sports Academy

Benefits of Sports in Schools

Posted on May 25, 2023 (May 25, 2023) by jmclaughlin

Did you know that less than one-quarter (24%) of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day? That means most children aren’t getting the exercise they need to prevent serious health issues like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. And they’re missing out on the academic benefits […]

What is a Charter School?

Posted on May 1, 2023 (May 25, 2023) by jmclaughlin

According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, charter schools are independently operated public schools that have the freedom to design classrooms that meet their students’ needs. All charter schools operate under a contract with a charter school authorizer – usually a nonprofit organization, government agency, or university – that holds them accountable to […]