The right — and surprisingly wrong — ways to get kids to sit still in class.

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3. This is excellent but sad in the sense that nothing they're stating is actually controversial.

Should be utilized in all schools.

*Shortened recess times, cutting gym classes, and other specials (i.e., music and art) means we are no longer respecting the needs of the whole child. Our system of testing is failing our children. It fails to test their social skills, their ability to think for themselves, and their physical skills (i.e., strength, endurance, coordination). Aren’t these just as important as their ability to read, write, and do arithmetic? We need to be careful not to put total emphasis on just a few subjects, while neglecting children’s other needs.


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