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Read and Ride program celebrates technology, reading, and exercise
Spearheaded by Maize Central Elementary School Library Media Specialist Jackie Foltz, the new Read and Ride for a Better Me program encourages and promotes health and reading in an innovative way.
In October, the school received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation for nearly $20,000. Statistically, elementary school-aged children should have at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. And research shows movement helps build reading skills and comprehension. With this in mind, students are Reading and Riding in the library with higher reading engagement. The program has had a soft opening and will continue in development this year and next year.
The grant purchased 26 recumbent bikes, iPads for e-reading and health apps, and related supplies. Various departments district-wide, including maintenance and technology, worked together to implement the program. The district also funded two Read and Ride grants totaling about $4,700 via its Innovative Technology funds. This included funds to place two Schwinn recumbent bikes and two mini cycles in each elementary media center.
Pictured at right: Maize Central Elementary School fourth-grade students Raegan Casey, left, and
Norah Morrow demonstrate Read and Ride for a Better Me program.
Norah Morrow demonstrate Read and Ride for a Better Me program.