Big changes are coming to recess in New Mexico schools, with proposals for a "gold standard" of 15 minutes daily and new weekly minimums for elementary grades!
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Board hears first reading of proposed recess policy that would raise weekly minutes for K–5
Staff presented a first reading of Policy IHAEA proposing minimum recess times (at least 15 minutes daily, 150 minutes weekly for K–2, and 100 minutes weekly for grades 3–5); principals and staff raised concerns about scheduling, instructional-minute mandates, and hot-weather logistics.
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September 23, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Big changes are coming to recess in New Mexico schools, with proposals for a "gold standard" of 15 minutes daily and new weekly minimums for elementary grades!
Get the details!
#NM #CitizenPortal #NewMexicoElementaryEducation #ChildhoodDevelopment #RecessSafety #EducationPolicy
Get the details!
#NM #CitizenPortal #NewMexicoElementaryEducation #ChildhoodDevelopment #RecessSafety #EducationPolicy