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Should teachers be allowed to take away recess as punishment?
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Should teachers be allowed to take away recess as punishment?

Los Angeles Times intern Cierra Morgan
Kate Sequeira. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
By Cierra Morgan and Kate Sequeira
Teachers use it as a behavioral bargaining chip, administrators weigh it against sagging test scores and researchers argue over how to best structure it. Still, recess could be the most important part of a child’s school day.
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Cierra Morgan

Cierra Morgan is a former intern for the Los Angeles Times. Originally from Queens, N.Y., she graduated from USC with a dual degree in journalism and health and human sciences. Previously she covered a wide range of topics including politics and healthcare policies, focusing on childhood cancer advocacy. Her work focuses on bringing attention to underserved communities.

Kate Sequeira

Kate Sequeira is the audience editor for the Los Angeles Times early childhood education initiative. She worked previously as a production specialist for The Times’ Reading by 9 literacy program.

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