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Starpoint students launch 'Game Changers' unified intramurals to boost inclusion
Summary
Middle-school 'Game Changers' pairs life-skills (8:1:1) students with seventh- and eighth-grade buddies for intramurals and field trips; staff say the program increased hallway interactions, provided transportation and created after-school opportunities.
Tony, identified in the meeting as the middle school principal, introduced "Game changers," a new unified intramural program that pairs 8:1:1 (life-skills) students with seventh- and eighth-grade buddies for weekly intramurals and occasional field trips. Presenter (Mr. Myra) told the board the program runs six sessions per unit — the first was volleyball, then bowling and basketball — and serves 11 athletes with 25 buddies.
The program’s stated goals are "to promote teamwork and the value of inclusion" and "to foster a sense of belonging,"…
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