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DaisyBuchanan t1_j6mxt99 wrote

I know an organizer who successfully won recess rights for children in Westchester. She was an old professor of mine, I can try to connect you or explain how she did it (lots of annoying meetings with admin and connecting with other parents).

Taking away recess is cruel in my opinion. What school district?

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proudmaryjane OP t1_j6nk32o wrote

I don’t want to name it but it’s in Hartford county! My son has been here since pre-k and this is the first complaint we’ve ever had with the school district. They normally do everything right and are very progressive so it’s disappointing that I even have to look into this issue!

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DaisyBuchanan t1_j6nkxjm wrote

I would definitely set up a meeting with the teacher first, then the principal, then the super intendant if you don’t get them to stop doing this. There is SO much research showing why this is counterintuitive to getting kids to ‘behave’ and I can’t see how frustrating that seems.

Being the squeaky wheel is key! Definitely mention it to other parents casually and see what they think.

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Chubbymommy2020 t1_j6oifcr wrote

Adding to this, after going up the chain, and you get no results, try putting the school on blast on FB in parenting groups for that school and then contact the media as well as your state representative.

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Enginerdad t1_j6o1dgi wrote

I also have kids in Hartford County schools. Might you be willing to PM me the name of the school or even the town?

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