Numerous studies have shown that children who are physically active perform better academically. Many get bored with the typical physical education classes and sports. Enter: Rowing! Think that the sport of rowing is only for the elite at Ivy League colleges? Row New York empowers young people from NYC’s under-resourced communities to build strength, gain confidence, and pursue excellence through the unique sport of rowing joined with comprehensive academic support. Among other values, rowing teaches teamwork, tenacity, and confidence. All of Row New York’s graduates go on to college, a
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