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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    P.E. Lawsuit Settlement

    Elementary school children in California are required to have 200 minutes of physical education every 10 days, or roughly 20 minutes a day. But in these days of budget cuts and test prep, P.E. is often seen as an unaffordable extra -- something that gets squeezed out. A non-profit group is now suing school districts across the state.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 4, 2015 • 1 min read

    Elementary school children in California are required to have 200 minutes of physical education every 10 days, or roughly 20 minutes a day. But in these days of budget cuts and test prep, P.E. is often seen as an unaffordable extra -- something that gets squeezed out. A non-profit group is now suing school districts across the state. Thirty-seven districts, including LAUSD, have agreed to a settlement, which a judge is expected to approve next month.

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Ghettoside, Marlborough Sex Offense Case, and Questioning D.A.R.E.
    1. 0:00Sex Crimes Charges for Marlborough Teacher
    2. 11:35Ghettoside
    3. 26:12P.E. Lawsuit SettlementYou’re reading this
    4. 33:43Coding in Schools: Should It Replace a Language Requirement?
    5. 41:39D.A.R.E. and Other In-School Drug Programs
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