ENGAGE: Leading Students to Build a Healthy Body and Mind
Abstract
Okaloosa County School District’s grant is for the mobility of the military family creates opportunities and challenges for the education of military children. ENGAGE: Leading Students to Build A Healthy Body and Mind is a proposal to prepare students for future educational dreams and aspirations. It combines STEAM education with a healthy body and mind focus. STEAM education incorporates core subject areas, team building, and problem-solving skills. These experiences are paramount for college and career readiness. Research also overwhelmingly supports the relationship between active bodies and academic achievement. With these two concepts at the forefront, the ENGAGE project is a holistic approach for educating students. The proposal sets up three strategies to meet its goal of improving the college entrance exam scores of military connected students: 1. Creating a STEAM based curriculum with a focus on healthy body and mind strategies. 2. Providing in-class support through additional technology components and STEAM coaching. 3. Providing unique tutoring opportunities through after hours support and resources. The ENGAGE proposal includes a progressive professional development and community outreach plan that will build relationships between schools and military families in order to support students in an overall wellness approach to academic success. The world has become much smaller through the advancements of modern technology. Today’s students must be prepared for a globally competitive future. Working together as a school district, community, and family to build healthy bodies and minds is the heart of ENGAGE.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 08, 2021
- Source ID
- HE12542010016
Entities
People
- Tami Ellis
Organizations
- Department of Defense Education Activity
- United States Department of Defense