East Side Elementary in East Cobb was recently one of six schools in the state given the "Safe Routes to School" Partner of the Year award. The award is given to schools that use creative activities to encourage students to walk or bike to school. The organization says walking and biking to school can improve safety, reduce traffic and reduce pollution. Within the last year, East Side's students have held a "Bike Rodeo," created a "walking school bus," and had parents pledge to send their children to school on the bus instead of driving them. Kinsley Charter Elementary School in Atlanta was also given the award.
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