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  • W.H. Taylor Elementary School
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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I teach physical education to over 450 kids three or more times a week. My students, grades K through 5, possess a wide-range of personalities and athletic talents, but hardly lack enthusiasm. Unfortunately, their passion for gym is not matched by my physical education budget.

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I teach physical education to over 450 kids three or more times a week. My students, grades K through 5, possess a wide-range of personalities and athletic talents, but hardly lack enthusiasm. Unfortunately, their passion for gym is not matched by my physical education budget.

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