As enrolments climb and urban spaces become more crowded, some schools have been left with less play space per student than a prison cell.
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Lower participation and poorer performance in cross-country running by students at low-SES schools is troubling, because physical activity and fitness are closely tied to health and well-being.
Nine in ten parents agree school uniforms should support their kids to be active. That’s only one reason schools should let kids wear sports uniforms. They’re also cheaper and kids prefer them.
A new study found a few sessions a week of high-intensity interval training helped students pay attention in class.
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