Heath Elementary School
Brookline, Massachusetts MOVE 24/7 has 7 tiers: 1. Morning Movement before school: High intensity activities are offered before the school day begins, 2. Physical Education: Program shifted from the ‘Old…
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Natick Public Schools
Natick, Massachusetts INNOVATION COMPETITION WINNER What can happen when a small group of concerned and engaged parents is inspired to take action? Innovative and life-impacting solutions to some of our…
Walnut Glen Academy
Garland, Texas In the BOUNCE.EXERCISE.LEARN program, each student and staff member has an exercise ball instead of a chair. They are used in every classroom by all ages. Exercise balls…
Namaste Charter School
Chicago, Illinois At 8:30 am, our ‘Good Morning’ song springs from the speakers and eager Kindergarten-2nd grade faces shuffle towards their designated spots where they are greeted by their teachers….
Meadowview Elementary
Farmington, Minnesota INNOVATION COMPETITION WINNER At Meadowview Elementary, students are motivated to stay highly active both at school, and at home. Designed by PE Teacher Joe McCarthy, the Running Club…
Overland Elementary School
Los Angeles, California INNOVATION COMPETITION WINNER Before cracking a book or lifting a pencil, students at Overland Elementary in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) invigorate their bodies and…
The Active Schools Acceleration Project
The Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) is an initiative of ChildObesity180, an organization at Tufts University committed to facilitating cross-sector collaboration in order to reverse the trend of childhood obesity…
Hilton Head Island Elementary School
Hilton Head, South Carolina INNOVATION COMPETITION WINNER The Strength Summed Up Team is an innovative before-school exercise program pioneered by PE teacher, Jackie Wheeler. Students commit to a full year…
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Monterey, California The JUST RUN program is multi-faceted, including running/walking, unique and fun drills, and relays that build balance, strength, agility, teamwork and flexibility, proactive nutritional instruction, good citizenship, goal…
Ostego Public Schools
Ostego, Michigan The goal of JumpStart! is for every student to have a positive beginning to their school day which heightens their senses and increases their focus on learning the…