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Should teachers be allowed to take away recess as punishment? - Los Angeles Times
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· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway Further discussion on this topic can be found in the Los Angeles Times.
A question is being raised in Los Angeles about the role of recess in school discipline. The issue at hand is whether teachers should be allowed to take away recess as a form of punishment. Further discussion on this topic can be found in the Los Angeles Times.
The newspaper has explored the question of withholding recess as a disciplinary measure. More information is available from the Los Angeles Times for readers who want to learn more about this issue and the perspectives surrounding it.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: Google News - Los Angeles ·
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