The nation's schools are well positioned to ensure that kids get the hour of daily activity that experts say they need. But many schools fall far short because schedules are loaded with subjects like math and reading, or because tight budgets have made physical education expendable.
Schools that take Colorado's most vulnerable students are disappearing
Inside a rural school district suing Pa. for more funding - WHYY
Play is crucial for middle schoolers, too
Paterson NJ public schools are falling apart despite $500M from state
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Taking Away Recess as Punishment – Does it Help?
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Analysts, teachers call for returning recess to students - Global Times
30-minute recess pushed for all public schools in Minneapolis
Recess returns to Dover Middle School
With PE required each day next fall, it's up to Austin elementary schools to find time for art and music
Should We Mandate Recess In Schools?
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Why We Need to Make Time for Middle School Recess
Teachers often cancel recess as a punishment. A growing number of states want to change that.