American schools have been quietly killing recess to focus on test scores—and pediatricians are warning it’s a mistake
- Posted on May 11, 2026
- By Fortune
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American schools have been quietly killing recess to focus on test scores—and pediatricians are warning it’s a mistake
Some schools have cut recess to as little as 10 minutes a day, compared with the international standard of 45 minutes.
