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I've been a classroom teacher for 6 years in the Portland area.  I know physical education is extremely important to keep kids healthy, reduce obesity, and allow kids to stay focused.  

However, I do not believe it takes a certified teacher to teach physical education.  PE teachers could be trained classified personnel who have a passion for getting kids engaged in fitness, wellness, and fun.  The same lifelong skills could be taught by an individual without a 4 year or even a masters degree.  I know this idea is controversial, but several of my colleagues have voiced the same idea.  I know we're faced with difficult decisions to make and I wish Oregon would restructure its funding sources 

-Anonymous

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