Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin have announced the launch of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge in grades 4-8 across Ohio. The challenge will officially begin for students who opt-in on September 8th.
The challenge was created as part of Governor Mike DeWine’s efforts to make Ohioans healthier and help every person live up to their full potential. Led by Lt. Governor Tressel, the challenge strives to help students across Ohio form healthy habits in fitness, nutrition, and sleep through individual goal setting. 635 schools have opted into the challenge, serving over 160,000 students.
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