The following story was posted by the Illinois Times on Oct. 10, 2024.
"Education has always come in many shapes and forms. But in Springfield Public Schools, some of those forms may be the plank, the downward-facing dog and the butterfly.
Yes, youngsters are being taught yoga along with reading, writing and arithmetic.
Jennifer Martin, associate professor of education at University of Illinois Springfield, is partnering with Springfield Public Schools District 186 to integrate yoga and social-emotional learning into the curriculum. The idea is to equip children with productive ways to deal with anger and stress."