Tyra Winters, a 17-year-old high school cheerleader from Rockwall, Texas, was on a float during her homecoming parade when she heard a mother screaming for help. Spotting 2-year-old Clarke Hornback choking on candy, his face red and turning purple, Tyra leaped off, rushed through the crowd, took the boy from his mom, Nicole Hornback, and performed the Heimlich maneuver, dislodging the candy and saving his life. Days later, they reunited, Nicole expressed eternal gratitude for Tyra's bravery. A true hero!
Pulling students from PE, music, art, or other enrichment classes for remediation can be counterproductive. These subjects are not just "extras"βthey play a crucial role in cognitive development, creativity, and emotional well-being. For some students, these classes may be where they experience success and the reason they stay engaged in school.