“They should incorporate more hands-on physical activities in the classroom.”

— Jacki Saathoff, speech therapist, Shawnee

“I think they should encourage them with some kind of reward system. Maybe give them gift certificates for some healthy products.”

— Michael Andrews, director of finance, San Francisco

“I think it should be part of the curriculum. They should make the parents responsible for getting the kids a certain number of hours of physical activity and have the kids bring in a signed form.”

— LaPourchea McConico, personal caretaker, Lawrence

“Maybe they could hand out fliers with physical activities outside of school, like at the Lawrence Arts Center or through parks and rec.”

— Ashley Smarker, Kansas University senior, Lawrence