Sports are a familiar and traditional part of high schools in the U.S. They build (or reveal) character and yield numerous social, emotional, and cognitive benefits.
Peter Greene is a Senior Contributor at Forbes. With 39 years of experience as a high school English teacher, he focuses on how educational policies and practices impact classrooms, covering themes such as K-12 education, school administration, and the intersection of education with arts and entertainment. His insights have been featured in The Progressive Magazine, University of Colorado Boulder, and various other platforms.