Algodones Elementary has partnered with Running Medicine since the 2021/2022 school year and is the first school to bring the program to approximately 185 students , from Kindergarten to 4th grade! The partnership started with the vision and collaboration between two wonderful student advocates, Running Medicine co-founder, Dr. Anthony Fleg, and the late Dr. Ben Talbert, former Principal of Algodones Elementary. 

 

From its inception and until December 2022, Algodones Elementary students ran every morning before eating breakfast and starting the school day; however, they now end their school day with 15-20 minutes of running in community each day. The benefit of daily movement has been substantial to the students’ physical, mental, and social well-being, in addition to having an impact on academic achievement. Staff participate with students and also gain multiple benefits from moving everyday, whether it be taking care of their own physical and mental health, or organically building connection and community.