What would Michelle Obama think about this?
Michelle Obama has advocated for more physical activity in schools. (By Kevin Lamarque / Reuters)
You’ve got to wonder about a school system that institutes a new requirement that violates its own wellness policy.
That’s just what happened in the Washington D.C. public school system, where Chancellor Kaya Henderson issued new mandates on how much time all elementary school students must have each day in specific subjects. According to this story by my colleague Emma Brown:
Recess time has varied within the District. Some schools saw a reduction this year as Chancellor Kaya Henderson implemented new requirements meant to ensure that all elementary students get a minimum amount of time in each subject each day: two hours of literacy, 90 minutes of math and 45 minutes of science or social studies. Another 45 minutes is required for an elective such as art, music or physical