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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Over at Menger Elementary School, learning goes beyond the classroom—and it’s a whole lot of fun!
Students are getting ready to "crank up" their education in a unique way, and this time, it involves bikes, helmets, and lots of excitement.
Last year the school launched a new initiative, the first-ever bike riding program within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), giving students the chance to learn vital skills in a fun, hands-on way.
This is the first of its kind in all of South Texas. Recently, CCISD was honored for the program in the Texas School Business magazine’s annual Bragging Rights.
Among the many students embracing this program is Eleanor Hoffman, a first grader at Menger Elementary, who’s already taking her new biking skills to the next level.
Eleanor is one of the first students to participate in the "All Kids Bike" program, which launched in December of 2023. The program is designed to help young Kindergarteners develop important physical skills, such as balance and coordination, all while having fun and staying active.According to Coach Jose Medina, Menger Elementary’s Physical Education instructor, this program is not only about learning how to ride a bike. It’s about teaching kids how to build confidence and strength through balance."It was all for kindergarten. It’s teaching them how to ride bikes by using their own balance," said Coach Medina.He stresses the importance of these types of activities to encourage kids to stay engaged in school and active in their communities."Instead […]
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