Jerry Blumengarten - Keeping Your Students on Track

The transcript details a teacher's journey in establishing a track program at a school lacking facilities. Starting with flag football, the teacher identified talented runners and trained them in hallways. Despite administrative challenges, the team achieved significant success, winning city championships and producing Olympic qualifiers. The teacher eventually shifted focus to curriculum writing, leaving a lasting legacy in the students' athletic and academic careers.

What motivated the teachers to start a Flag Football League?

Describe the challenges faced by the teacher when starting the track program.

How did the students react when they first had the opportunity to run on a track?

What was the outcome of the City Championship for the teacher's team?

What impact did the track experience have on the students' future?