MOM|Elementary Physical Education Specialist | Adapted Physical Education Specialist | OSU Cascades Adjunct Professor |
Bend, OR
Joined March 2014
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Mindy Drake retweeted
I wonβt vote π for these PE cuts. Itβs contrary to CDC/health experts recommendations; backslides on compliance w/state law. Most IMPORTANTLY, kids NEED the opportunity to be active so they can learn better! Working w/@Super_GGuerrero/staff to preserve critical PE positions πͺπΌ
@Super_GGuerrero @PPSConnect @BrimJulia @edercampuzano An open letter to the Portland Public School District, its budget committee + school board. Why Iβm appalled at the lack of leadership demonstrated by balancing your budget on the back of #physed docs.google.com/document/d/1β¦
Mindy Drake retweeted
Entire Adapted PE program being cut, taking away services to over 550 students! This decision has intersectional impact as it will also disproportionately affect our BIPOC students with disabilities that make up a significant base of our students serviced.
Mindy Drake retweeted
We canβt stop talking about high quality physical education in @PPSConnect @Super_GGuerrero is demonstrating leadership, letβs now show board members @akohnstamm @_RitaMoore @BrimJulia @EilidhPdx @depassforpps how #PhysEd is a lever for social justice @OregonSHAPE #SavePortlandPE β at Bend, OR
Mindy Drake retweeted
Thank you @Super_GGuerrero for reconsidering this decision. I appreciate that you acknowledge that you hear us, looking forward to seeing this come to fruition. Let's show Oregon districts what high quality PE looks like!
@SavePortlandPE
@OregonSHAPE
@PPSConnect
Mindy Drake retweeted
You can't have education of the "Whole Child" w/o THE discipline meant for the whole child - PE! @SavePortlandPE @akohnstamm @_RitaMoore @BrimJulia @EilidhPdx @depassforpps @super_gguerrero @PPSConnect @adamphowell @SHAPE_America @OregonSHAPE
Mindy Drake retweeted
Teachers all over the state are watching @PPSConnect and @DS_PPS1 today as they make crucial decisions in regards to their students. I hope they consider the long term physical and mental health of their students and decide to keep #physed!
Mindy Drake retweeted
Dear Oregon- Do you know that quality physical education is crucial for children? We as a PE community will fight tooth and nail to prove that cutting Physical Education is wrong! @akohnstamm @ritamoore @BrimJulia - our children need these skills to survive! β at Jupiter, FL
Mindy Drake retweeted
Hoping for good news from @clairehertz and @PPSConnect today with regards to keeping #physed. Quality #physed is crucial for the success of ALL students and is a part of a well-rounded education! #ESSA
Mindy Drake retweeted
Right thing to do to preserve PE for our @PPSConnect students. Adaptive PE too! #AllKidsNeedPE @SavePortlandPE @HPE_Dr @OregonSHAPE @adamphowell
Mindy Drake retweeted
We saved Portland PE 10 years ago. When will they ever learn? Let's do it again! #SavePortlandPE #SavePortlandPEAgain #PPS @SavePortlandPE @Super_GGuerrero @PPSConnect @akohnstamm @_RitaMoore @BrimJulia @EilidhPdx @depassforpps @EilidhPdx
BE ABOUT IT! @PPSConnect - I quote Goal 3 from PPS site - All PPS students will participate in activities that demonstrate service to our community, individual creativity, and physical wellness. @super_gguerrero @DS_PPS1 @DaniLPDX @SavePortlandPE
Mindy Drake retweeted
Just wondering if these cuts to PPS staff will also require students with disabilities to be pushed into general eduction Math, Science, English, and Social Studies classes?
PE is an academic subject that requires trained Adapted PE teachers to deliver specially designed content.
Mindy Drake retweeted
Quality PE is necessary for educating the whole child. State boards must choose to educate the whole child. The practices exhibited on a daily basis in PE settings are directly applicable to all currently NEEDED content and life skills in the USA. @SHAPE_America @PPSConnect
We canβt stop talking about high quality physical education in @PPSConnect @Super_GGuerrero is demonstrating leadership, letβs now show board members @akohnstamm @_RitaMoore @BrimJulia @EilidhPdx @depassforpps how #PhysEd is a lever for social justice @OregonSHAPE #SavePortlandPE
Mindy Drake retweeted
@PPSConnect @Super_GGuerrero
On December 10, 2015 the Every Student Succeeds Act was signed by President Obama replacing NCLB.
This law replaced βthe core academic subjectsβ with βa well-rounded educationβ.
Physical Education is extremely important to an enriched curriculum.
Mindy Drake retweeted
Guadalupe Guerrero: DEMAND PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROTECT SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES - Sign the Petition! chng.it/yqsk6DbH via @Change
Mindy Drake retweeted
Received this message from PPS APE. We have never felt more valued and appreciated from all the pouring support from around the COUNTRY! Thank you all for standing with us! #LetsKEEPgoing
Mindy Drake retweeted
In a state where APE authorization is required! We must provide the proper education GPE teachers aren't experienced to do. Please sign the petition.
change.org/p/guadalupe-guerrβ¦
Mindy Drake retweeted
Portland PSD - No cuts to PE!!! Children need PE NOW more than ever! Make health and wellness FOR LIFE a priority! #WalkTheTalk @DS_PPS1 @PPSConnect @super_gguerrero @clairehertz @pdxsoden @DaniLPDX @JonGarc1a @bjmartinek @adamphowell @OregonSHAPE @SHAPE_America
Mindy Drake retweeted
Thank you @AdaptedOregon - agreed this cut will be devastating to our students with special physical educational needs. Not to mention, APE is a DIRECT service. There are legal ramifications here @PPSConnect
@NCPEID
Mindy Drake retweeted
Once again, I have a really hard time reading the @PPSConnect motto of βEquity and Excellence: Every student, every teacher, every school succeeding.β when I hear about this. Which one is it? Is it equity for all? Or priority for the majority? You canβt have it both ways. β at Oregon, USA
Today I was told my profession was βunnecessaryβ and not apart of my districts values or vision moving forward. Our #AdaptedPE team of 8 was dissolved. Help support our over 550 students w disabilities get the equitable education they deserve! chng.it/XdNwXMgLBq
Mindy Drake retweeted
Yes!!! Thank you @jenjam41 for saying this so perfectly! πππ @PPSConnect @Super_GGuerrero @akohnstamm @EilidhPdx @BrimJulia @depassforpps @_RitaMoore @SavePortlandPE
It's great to hear work towards inclusive options for APE - however, it's vital to remember #inclusion is a spectrum and just because those with special educational needs are 'in the room' doesn't mean they are receiving the services they need for an equitable education. @NCPEID