Action-based learning: Salem students move it in the morning to learn better all day Evan Jones April 18, 2013 1 minute read Two Salem elementary schools are sending students to the gym first thing in the morning for activities designed to help them perform better throughout the day. WFIR Intern Reporter Lindsey Piland reports on the Action Based Learning Lab. Share: Post navigation Previous: New access offers new recreation opportunities on James RiverNext: First public meeting tonight in plans to build new Vinton library Related Stories Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026 Roanoke City Council recap: Housing stalemate, gunshot sensor rollback top busy session Ian Price July 8, 2026