American schools have been quietly killing recess to focus on test scores—and pediatricians are warning it’s a mistake
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American schools have been quietly killing recess to focus on test scores—and pediatricians are warning it’s a mistake

May 11, 2026
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Some schools have cut recess to as little as 10 minutes a day, compared with the international standard of 45 minutes.

American schools have been quietly killing recess to focus on test scores—and pediatricians are warning it’s a mistake
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