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Some Philly schools aren’t able to offer kids much to do after school. At Steel Elementary, kids dream of playing on a team.

“A lot of these kids struggle behaviorally, and it shows in the classroom, and then you see how they show up in practice and it’s a different kid,” a Steel teacher said.

Steel Elementary School students run stairs at Gratz High School. The children are hoping to field a track team this year representing their school, but barriers mean it's not certain.
Steel Elementary School students run stairs at Gratz High School. The children are hoping to field a track team this year representing their school, but barriers mean it's not certain.Read moreCourtesy of Mark Macyk