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Philly schools are starting a new therapeutic program for students — featuring horses and donkeys

100% of the students who participated had improved attendance; 90% continued attendance gains post-program.

A new program will give Philly students the opportunity to learn social-emotional skills using horses and donkeys. In this photo are (L-R) Tony Watlington, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Ellen, a donkey who lives at Fox Chase Farm, Michael Castillo, Morrison School 7th Grader, and Jake Em Christian, Morrison School 7th Grader.
A new program will give Philly students the opportunity to learn social-emotional skills using horses and donkeys. In this photo are (L-R) Tony Watlington, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Ellen, a donkey who lives at Fox Chase Farm, Michael Castillo, Morrison School 7th Grader, and Jake Em Christian, Morrison School 7th Grader.Read moreJessica Griffin / Staff Photographer