Chancellor David C. Banks and Dr. Jawana Johnson, Chief of School Culture, Climate and Well-Being, said it best in their pre-recorded opening remarks for our Chancellor’s Conference Day, where a record-setting 1,821 teachers came together virtually for our online PE, Health Education, and school wellness professional learning sessions. [Access the Chancellor’s video (opens in new window) and Dr. Johnson’s video (opens in new window) on the DOE’s Vimeo account.]
Chancellor Banks and Dr. Johnson’s messages highlight the importance of keeping student health and well-being front and center in our school communities, both being especially grateful to the dedicated and "world-class" PE, Health Ed, and wellness educators who continue to show up for our students. The number of attendees during our conference is also a striking statement of our educators’ collective commitment to helping students be more healthy, active, and resilient. From all of us in the Office of School Wellness Programs—thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for our young people and their families.
School Wellness Weekly will be on summer hiatus and will return in September with more resources and opportunities to support you in the 2022-2023 school year. Please check out this issue for a highlight of our very own “gold-winning” student-athletes and a few summer opportunities to share with schools.
Photo: Students with arms raised in a school gymnasium at P.S. 024 Andrew Jackson, 25Q024. Photo courtesy: PE teacher Michael Galeotafiore.