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’Girls on the Run’ coaches and students describe program benefits, ask other schools to adopt it
Summary
Coaches, a parent and a student described the Girls on the Run program at Western Elementary and encouraged other schools to adopt it; the program serves about 18 girls at Western and offers a middle‑school track called Heart & Soul.
Tricia Hunt, a parent and teacher at Tioga Elementary School, and coaches from Western Elementary presented the Girls on the Run program to the Coventry School Committee, describing social‑emotional and physical benefits for participating girls.
Why it matters: The nonprofit program combines evidence‑based lessons and physical activity to boost self‑confidence, social skills and goal setting for elementary‑age girls. Committee members discussed possibilities for expanding the program to other elementary schools and…
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