Third Graders Argue For A Walkable Community

A class of 3rd graders lobby the Maryland state legislature to make "walking" the official state exercise.

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February 12, 2002, 6:00 AM PST

"The entire third grade participated: They brainstormed about the benefits of walking, organized their points, wrote letter drafts, gave each other feedback, nailed down their arguments, then launched their campaign. They promoted the physical side. "Walking is good because it doesn't pollute the population," wrote Victor Bonilla."

Thanks to Stu Sirota

FULL STORY: Valuable exercise

Wednesday, February 6, 2002 in Sun Spot

Government / Politics Maryland

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