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 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026 Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026