Burroughs elementary school recently became the first elementary school in the Fresno Unified School District to adopt a joint use policy.  Thanks to the work of Susana Cruz, Adriana Figueroa, and other Fresno area women an agreement was met that allows the elementary school to remain open to the public during the summer. Check out how the joint use policy has helped the Fresno community live healthier and more active lives.

California Project LEAN and the California Department of Public Health have released a Request for Applications to fund school district work on implementing and adopting joint use policy. Schools, school districts, county offices of education, community-based organizations, and non-profits may apply. Grant applications are due on Friday, August 27th by 5:00pm. For information on how to apply or to obtain an application please contact Laura Rubin by e-mail at laura.rubin@cdph.ca.gov or by phone at 916-445-2974 or contact Joanne Gooley by e-mail at Joanne.gooley@cdph.ca.gov or by phone at 916-449-5294.

Former NFL football player Zeph Lee, now a South Los Angeles physical education instructor, explores how an active lifestyle can be learned in school and the positive impact exercise has on academic performance. Lee also talks about how opening up school facilities to the public fosters community, especially in low-income areas lacking safe open spaces. “The Inner City Outside” video (Funded by The California Endowment with Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Program) available through link