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Later school start times were associated with positive student engagement outcomes (reduced suspensions, higher course grades), especially for disadvantaged students. Achievement results were mixed, with positive and negative associations between start times and high school students' test scores.
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School-based worksite clinics were associated with lower inpatient admissions, lower health care costs, and reduced absenteeism for teachers.
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Opening onsite health clinics to provide comprehensive primary care to teachers and their families can lower a school district's health care costs and decrease teacher absenteeism, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
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Litigation around school physical education mandates led to increased accountability to and compliance with the law.
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To promote elementary physical education, a compliance law is not enough—schools need more resources in the form of financial support for more teachers, evidence-based curricula development, professional development for class room teachers, and trainings/technologies to help schools track and report physical education minutes.
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Drs. Kristine Madsen and Hannah Thompson discuss the response of school districts' being sued for noncompliance with physical education standards with Karen Johnson of SHAPE America.
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Litigation around physical education standards in California led to increased physical education time for students and more accountability to state standards but also highlighted that schools need additional resources and physical education teachers to ensure compliance.
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Schools and school districts need additional resources and support to comply with state-mandated standards around physical education (PE). The authors recommend a number of policy and program changes to increase PE compliance.
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