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Take action to raise awareness about safe routes to school by participating in national Walk to School month. Communities nationwide are leveraging Walk to School events as a way to rally local and municipal support for sidewalks or other built environment changes. Learn more about Walk to School events and opportunities to help children be more physically active.



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