Project fit to learn (fitness integration at twining) is designed to support academic achievement for all students in ELA at nathan twining elementary and middle school

The Grand Forks Public School District Building Authority received a $500,000 Block Grant award from the Department of Defense Education Activity under the Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools program (CFDA 12.556). The award will support the Project Fit to Learn initiative at Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School from September 2022 through May 2027.

Project Fit to Learn aims to enhance student achievement in English/language arts through movement-oriented instruction tailored to individual learning needs. It will establish systems for research-based, purposeful physical activity in lessons and cultivate mind-body wellness for teachers, students, and families. A teacher collaborative space and fitness lab will encourage movement and implement active lessons across all tiers of instruction. This initiative particularly targets academic success for military-connected students by developing lifelong health and wellness strategies.

Project fit to learn will establish highly effective, tried systems of support with researched-based, purposeful movement instruction. This project will enhance student achievement through movement-oriented instruction, designed to meet individual learning needs. Project fit to learn cultivates mind-body wellness for teachers, students, and families through the development of a teacher collaborative teacher space and fitness lab that encourages and engages movement with video game like qualities for all and implements movement-oriented lessons into all tiers of instruction. This project aims to help military students achieve their highest levels by developing lifelong strategies for health, wellness by taking ownership of their academic success.