Chandler Patton Miranda, a Brooklyn mother, withdrew her son from his neighborhood elementary school after his kindergarten class was kept indoors during recess while older students took state English tests. The school cited noise concerns and allowed the younger children to watch a Disney movie instead of playing outside. Miranda criticized the lack of physical activity and creativity, citing a broader issue she sees with the prioritization of quiet, docile behavior over children’s well-being. This experience reflects a growing frustration among New York City parents over schools frequently keeping kids indoors during recess, often in favor of watching movies.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/11/07/nyc-parents-angry-over-too-many-movies-at-school-recess
