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Education and child development experts are warning that the continued reduction of recess time in U.S. schools may be undermining student learning, social development, and mental well-being, despite more than a century of research supporting its benefits. The concerns come as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated guidance recommending that students receive at least 20 minutes of recess daily, emphasizing that recess should be treated as an essential part of education rather than an optional activity. The organization called on schools to protect recess time and ensure all students have access to a safe, high-quality break during the school day. Recent survey data suggest many students fall short of that standard. According to an EdWeek Research Center survey, 34% of teachers reported that their students never have recess, while only 40% said students receive recess once per day. Among those who do have recess, most reported breaks lasting 15 to 20 minutes. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a psychology and neuroscience professor at Temple University, argued that recess should be viewed as a fundamental component of education rather than a discretionary activity. She noted that many high-performing education systems, including those in Finland and Shanghai, build regular breaks into the school day rather than sacrificing them for additional instructional time.
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California's Assembly Bill 1955, aimed at protecting transgender students' privacy in schools, remains on hold after the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals deemed it likely unconstitutional. The law, passed in 2024, prevents school staff from informing parents about a student's gender expression without consent. Advocates argue it safeguards vulnerable students from "forced outing," while opponents claim it misleads parents. Mary Ziegler, a professor at UC Davis School of Law, noted that the ruling could significantly impact parental rights across the U.S., stating: "There's an ambition to transform parental rights period." The court's decision reflects ongoing tensions between parental rights and student privacy, with potential implications for various legal issues. Separately, Two Christian parents, Justin and Rose Taylor, sued Sunnyvale School District, alleging it did not let them opt their elementary-age children out of LGBTQ+ instruction they say conflicts with their faith. The lawsuit, filed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, challenges materials used at Cumberland Elementary School, including picture books featuring Pride imagery, drag queens, same-sex marriage and gender transition.
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Texas will spend up to $8.4m correcting more than 4,200 errors in its Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum, including factual mistakes, missing punctuation and incorrect answer keys. The Texas Education Agency’s May contract covers replacing and disposing of books, worksheets, teacher guides and other materials, with nearly one million copies expected to be printed and shipped before August. Roughly $3.6m is allocated for destroying existing materials, likely tied to image licensing concerns and possible copyright exposure. Some State Board of Education members objected to taxpayers covering the cost. Houston Republican Will Hickman said: “I’m very concerned about our review process.” TEA called the errors “minimal,” while publishing official Nicholas Keith said teacher feedback drove many revisions.
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Florida has received an F grade, scoring only 14 out of 100 points in a recent report by the Network for Public Education, which evaluates states on their commitment to public schools. The report states: "The grades in this report are not merely academic assessments influenced by demographics or changing test standards." It highlights that states redirecting funds to private schools often neglect public education. Critics argue that Florida's policies disenfranchise public schools, while proponents claim they enhance educational choice. The Florida Education Association, led by President Andrew Spar, has filed a lawsuit against the State Board of Education, citing a lack of action on critical issues like teacher shortages and funding inequities. Despite a $115bn state budget, advocates believe the funding increase is insufficient to meet rising costs. Florida's education system continues to rank poorly in national assessments, raising concerns about its future.
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