L.A. Unified statistics link athletics, higher academic performance

Why are athletics a part of the high school experience? This research from the Los Angeles City schools documents the positive impact of sport with academics.

Check out this article from LA Times:
New statistics from the Los Angeles Unified School District, given to the City Section athletics office, indicate that participating in high school sports can have a huge effect on academic performance.
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