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 Getty Images Photo Library:
by photojournalist David Holloway

 
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Photo Shoot:
March 6, 2006
Location: Douglass Elementary, Boulder, Colorado
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Caption: Students stand in a ready position and learn how to safely handle a skateboard before riding.
Caption: Students are educated about the different parts of the skateboard. The beginning curriculum starts with learning parts of the deck.

Caption: Students look on as their teacher demonstrates a new skateboarding skill.
 
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Caption: A fourth grade class learns Back-Side grabs.
Caption: Students progress at their own pace, moving on to each step only when they feel ready.

Caption: Kourtney Oglesbee, 11 years old, bends into a Back-Side grab.
 
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Caption: Safety is paramount. All students must wear skateboard specific helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards at all times.

Caption: All beginning students learn to grab through a carve. Emily Ross goes for a grab while carving toe side.
Caption: All safety gear is organized after each class so the following class can quickly put pads on.
 
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Caption: Safety is paramount. Students are required to wear helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards at all times.
Caption: The Skate Pass skateboard includes several customizations to protect gym floors and to coincide with curriculum instructions.

Caption: Teachers order equipment to outfit their class numbers which average between 20 - 30.
 
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Caption: Oscar Phillips  grabs Front-Side through a heel  side carve on day two   of the beginning curriculum.
Caption: Students are encouraged to skate in the way that most inspires them. Kyle Wilsdon hollers in delight.
Caption: The custom Skate Pass wheel prevents gym floor scratching, is light for advanced tricks, and is formulated for indoor & outdoor usage.


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Caption: Equipment is organized and stored after each class period.

Archive News

National and Local Television Coverage

Feature News Story - Fox & Friends National Morning Show
Feature News Story - NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
Feature News Story - NBC News
Feature News Story - FOX News
Feature News Story - CBS News

CBS: Boulder school adds skateboarding to curriculum 
ABC: Elementary School Kids Taught To Skateboard in P.E. Class 
Fox31: Televised Segment

National and International Print Coverage

USA Today
County Star Front Page: Fillmore School Adds Skateboarding to Gym Class
Daily News: Skateboarding in school allowed - and for credit
Weekly Reader Cover Story: School of Skate
USA Weekend Magazine: Skateboards roll into gym class - Schools hope to get kids on board with a new exercise option
Nova News Now: Schools on board with Skate Pass program
ESPN Magazine: Boarding School
The Associated Press (Article Printed in over 100 Publications)
Concrete Wave (Exclusive Article)
Concrete Wave (Editorial)
International Association of Skateboarding Companies: Denver School System Adds Skateboarding to P.E. Curriculum Through Skate Pass Program

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