Children of today are fighting mass obesity rates. In order to help our children's health, we need to get them excited about exercise and nutrition!
My students live in a high poverty area where school budgets have been cut drastically, which means that I have over-sized Physical Education classes.
My students are rambunctious preteens in an urban, poverty-stricken area of New York City.
They need physical activity not only for their overall health, but to alleviate their high energy levels. With the proper equipment, we can help motivate them to become lifelong learners of health and fitness.
My Project
I am requesting various balls for different sports: basketballs, volleyballs, and footballs. My students love basketball, soccer and football. Unfortunately, with these hard economic times, school budgets have been reduced and we no longer have any means to buy new equipment to replace the old broken, deflated balls.
I want to keep my students off the busy gang populated New York City streets and keep them in sports.
With the proper equipment, they can be motivated to play. Students need motivation. These new toys (equipment) are a huge attraction for kids to play.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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