Submitted on Thu, 2012-11-08 01:00 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
The past several months have been rife with debates, campaign speeches and rallies supporting certain candidates, ideologies and policies. Over the past couple of weeks, many Americans have exercised their right to vote into office the state and local leaders of their choice as well as the President of the United States of America.
Submitted on Thu, 2012-10-11 09:51 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
Peer pressure doesn’t all have to be bad. Studies show that it can be good, too! Kids can encourage each other into activities that will improve their health and social life and make them feel good about themselves.
Submitted on Thu, 2012-09-13 14:30 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
Ever wondered how effective Safe Routes to School programs are at increasing walking and bicycling to school? A new multi-state study gives a resounding answer to that question.
Submitted on Mon, 2012-08-13 13:39 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
Submitted on Fri, 2012-07-13 14:48 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
How can we better promote walking and bicycling to school among girls? Studies show that the odds of walking and bicycling to school are 40 percent lower in girls than in boys (Giles-Corti et al, 2011;
Submitted on Sun, 2012-06-10 14:31 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
Some neighborhoods are more equipped to support active lifestyles than others. Yet, in many of these less equipped neighborhoods, we find higher instances of students who walk or bicycle to school (Giles-Corti et al, 2011; McDonald, 2008).
Submitted on Wed, 2012-05-09 14:03 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
Terms like eco-friendly and going green have become popular buzzwords in today’s environmentally-conscious society. In practically all aspects of our lives, the idea of living green has gained traction… and for good reasons. Eco-friendly practices allow us to take better care of our planet as well as our own health.
Submitted on Sat, 2012-04-07 09:09 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
Whoever says rules are made to be broken is not aware of this interesting fact: Safe Routes to School-related laws have been effective in reducing injuries and increasing walking and bicycling to school.
Submitted on Tue, 2012-03-06 16:56 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
True or False: Physically active children perform better academically than their less active counterparts. TRUE! But you don’t have to take my word for it.
Submitted on Mon, 2012-02-06 10:26 by Kelechi Uzochukwu
Hi Safe Routes advocates! My name is Kelechi Uzochukwu, and as administrative associate for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, one of my responsibilities is to provide useful and up-to-date studies and publications related to the Safe Routes to School movement.
