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<p>Physical education teacher Sharon Foster, left, helps Nelda Rodriguez, 9, lay out "Y-Ties" no tie shoelaces that are sold as a fund raider at James Bowie Elementary in Dallas. Friday, Jan. 30. Many states have decided that school fundraiser's need to be healthier and following this lead the school's PE teacher converted the school from selling chocolate bars to selling shoelaces that kids like.</p>

<p>Physical education teacher Sharon Foster, left, helps Nelda Rodriguez, 9, lay out "Y-Ties" no tie shoelaces that are sold as a fund raider at James Bowie Elementary in Dallas. Friday, Jan. 30. Many states have decided that school fundraiser's need to be healthier and following this lead the school's PE teacher converted the school from selling chocolate bars to selling shoelaces that kids like.</p>

February 14, 2015

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February 14, 2015 8 p.m.

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Dallas elementary stops selling chocolate bars, starts selling Y-Ties

WASHINGTON - When it comes to school fundraisers, bake sale tables loaded with sugary goodies are out. Fun runs, auctions and sales of healthier treats are in.