Frequent professional development opportunities are vital for keeping educators around the world equipped with best practices based on the results of up-to-date research. Such opportunities are usually provided in the educator’s home environment, either their school district or even within the single school where they work as teachers or administrators. The focus can be narrow and the perspective limited and, often, only local. Educators learn much and garner greater benefit from observing and interacting with peers outside their local district.
How can we change the culture of schools to include a focus on active lifestyles and healthy eating, leading to a future of healthy behaviors for students?