Getting fit
A new state Board of Education policy will require schools to offer 30 minutes of physical activity per day for all elementary and middle school students.
This doesn't necessarily mean P.E. It could mean recess, where the teacher takes students outside for a break. Or they could do some jumping jacks at their seats.
Proponents say that with childhood obesity rates skyrocketing, students need more exercise. There's little debating the truth of that.
But some critics, including the North Carolina Association of School Administrators, wonder if this mandate will burden teachers, who already have plenty on their plates. They also note that the state doesn't mandate how much time school should spend on any other subject.
So what is your take? Is the state Board of Ed right in requiring more recess? If so, is this the right approach? Or should this be left up to individual schools?
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I think the school board and Dr. Grier all need 30 minutes of exercise per day too. Maybe this would help their critical thinking skills.
I also heard that SEARS is offering FREE hearing screenings. I encourage all members of the school board to taken them up on that FREE offer.
Posted on April 11, 2005 1:03 PM