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Results: Teacher Transforms 1000s of Students Lives Through Marathon Training Program

Published on 04/29/2020
Anonymous
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Education
When Harry Shabazian ran the Los Angeles Marathon with some of his students in 1987, he had no idea they’d be making an impact on generations to come. .................... SOURCE: https://tinyurl.com/y6ur6oww
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Over three decades later, the program they inspired has helped thousands of at-risk students turn their lives around! If you have a child, or children, does his/her/their school have a program designed to help the kids stay focused on something and keep them out of trouble?
Over three decades later, the program they inspired has helped thousands of at-risk students turn their lives around! If you have a child, or children, does his/her/their school have a program designed to help the kids stay focused on something and keep them out of trouble?
Yes
18%
456 votes
No
13%
332 votes
Undecided
11%
289 votes
Not Applicable
58%
1486 votes
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Harry and some other teachers spent the next two years helping students train for the marathon before they were approached by Roberta Weintraub, head of the Los Angeles Board of Education. Would you be interested in running a program to help teens be healthier, better and more productive citizens?
Harry and some other teachers spent the next two years helping students train for the marathon before they were approached by Roberta Weintraub, head of the Los Angeles Board of Education. Would you be interested in running a program to help teens be healthier, better and more productive citizens?
Yes
31%
792 votes
No
34%
862 votes
Undecided
35%
909 votes
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Stunned by the changes in participating teens' behavior and attitude, Ms. Weintraub and her deputy Marsha Charney asked if they wanted to make the after-school program available in the Los Angeles Unified School District. If there isn't one already, do you wish your local school district had a special program to keep the at-risk students engaged?
Yes
46%
1181 votes
No
8%
198 votes
Undecided
13%
334 votes
Not Applicable
33%
850 votes
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With that, Students Run LA was born! The nonprofit teaches kids responsibility through running and is available in 185 public schools for free. Since it was founded 31 years ago, 70,000 kids between the ages of 12 and 18 have completed the marathon — and gone on to lead successful lives! Have you ever run in (or trained for) a marathon?
With that, Students Run LA was born! The nonprofit teaches kids responsibility through running and is available in 185 public schools for free. Since it was founded 31 years ago, 70,000 kids between the ages of 12 and 18 have completed the marathon — and gone on to lead successful lives! Have you ever run in (or trained for) a marathon?
Yes
14%
362 votes
No
86%
2201 votes
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For many students, it's the first time they've worked toward — and accomplished — a goal. Whether they're preparing for 5Ks or testing their endurance in the marathon, the program keeps them miles away from the gang violence and academic struggles that lead many others to drop out. Wherever you've done one already or not, would you be interested in running a marathon?
For many students, it's the first time they've worked toward — and accomplished — a goal. Whether they're preparing for 5Ks or testing their endurance in the marathon, the program keeps them miles away from the gang violence and academic struggles that lead many others to drop out. Wherever you've done one already or not, would you be interested in running a marathon?
Yes
14%
352 votes
No
59%
1510 votes
Undecided
10%
259 votes
Not Applicable
17%
442 votes
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"From the beginning, 99 percent of the kids who started the marathon finished," Marsha told Podium Runner. "The same percent graduate, and over 95 percent have plans to go to college. Those statistics spoke pretty loudly." Are you surprised that nearly all of the students finished the marathons that they started?
Yes
41%
1054 votes
No
40%
1014 votes
Undecided
19%
495 votes
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"Even better, Marsha said they have positive role models right beside them: The secret to the program from the beginning was that leaders ran with them. Like Harry said, 'It's really hard, and I'm going to do it with you.' Most of these kids, nobody's there with them consistently. It's unbelievable that leaders are willing to volunteer all these hours. … The kids understand that sacrifice [by the leaders] — they'll do anything for them." Have you had a role model in your life that encouraged you and helped you accomplish more than you thought you could?
Yes
34%
864 votes
No
44%
1129 votes
Undecided
22%
570 votes
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But perhaps the most important part of the program is the sense of friendship and community it fosters. "It's not about running, it's about belonging," Marsha wisely pointed out. Have you ever been a part of a group that helped you become the person you wanted to be?
But perhaps the most important part of the program is the sense of friendship and community it fosters.
Yes
34%
869 votes
No
66%
1694 votes
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