NFL 'Day of Play' at Richmond School Promotes Movement, Heart Health Education

NFL 'Day of Play' at Richmond school promotes movement, heart health education

RICHMOND, Va. The American Heart Association and the NFL created an immersive day of movement and heart health education at a Richmond school.Tim Hightower, a former running back for the Commanders, led kids at the Creative Learning Center Tuesday morning. The school was one of 35 nationwide to win a "Day of Play," which was all about encouraging kids to move their body and have fun.Elementary Coordinator April Hicks said, "I'd say the kids got …

Richmond school staffer who inspires kids to show up is also uplifting parents

Richmond school staffer who inspires kids to show up is also uplifting parents Meet Your Neighbor: Verde K-8 School’s Marta Nieto teaches immigrant moms how to get involved while also improving attendance.

Schools in Douglas, Sarpy counties see improvements in attendance with 'School as Hub' model - The Reader

At Millard’s Cody Elementary — one of the schools utilizing the School as Hub model to connect families with the district — the number of students chronically absent improved from 26% to 10% in the last four years, according to Andy DeFreece, director of elementary education for Millard Public Schools. Chronic absenteeism is when a student misses 10% or more of school. “Relationships drive attendance,” DeFreece said. “Engagement drives attendanc…