Math and reading scores in American classrooms have been on a decline, raising concerns beyond academics to national security. The Department of Defense highlights that China and Russia are graduating significantly more math, science, and engineering students, potentially compromising defense preparedness. Despite the intuitive solutions of hiring more teachers or reducing class sizes, these actions don’t seem to improve graduation rates. An alternative approach proposed is integrating more movement into classroom activities. This is crucial as reports indicate that a large portion of American children fail to meet minimum physical activity levels, with teenagers spending excessive time sitting, leading to various health issues like obesity, depression, and sleep disturbances.
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