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NYC Pushes to Teach Every 2nd Grader to Swim | New York City News
New York City is diving headfirst into swim education, pouring $1.5 million into Wave Makers to expand free swim lessons for second graders—aiming to teach every kid in the city how to swim by the time they’re in grade two. Originally funded by the Gray Foundation, the program has already scaled from 2,000 to 6,000 students, thanks to partnerships with Asphalt Green and a focus on turning school days into swim days. With parents often unable to swim themselves, this initiative is breaking generational barriers while building water safety and grit. The next hurdle? Finding enough pools—so…
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