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Board of Ed Hears Opposition to Language, Gym Cuts

With a large crowd on hand, the Westport Board of Education tonight heard more criticism from parents to proposed cuts in sixth grade French language classes and grades 1 through 5 gym classes in Superintendent of Schools Elliott Landon’s proposed $100.5 million 2012-13 budget. The board will vote on the budget on Feb. 6. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

3 thoughts on “Board of Ed Hears Opposition to Language, Gym Cuts”

S Horowitz says:
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 2:09 am
Gym is an essential component of academic learning. It teaches so much about team participation, winning and losing, taking risks etc; furthermore, it provides relaxation and balance and helps children focus and concentrate when they return to the class-room. Study after study prove this. Cutting gym will do a great disservice to the children.
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Joe Witz says:
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 8:01 am
mon Dieu, talk about short terms gains for long term losses. In a country where obesity and diabetes is on the rise we want to cut out physical activities for our youth! We might be saving a few dollars now but we will all be paying for it one way or the other in the future.
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Isabelle Breen says:
Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 11:18 am
Not wanting to date myself, but we hated gym as kids. And especially, in the older grades. How much more awkward can it feel for a teen than to have to change clothes amongst other teens. Now recess….that’s a different story. Running around at recess I got way more exercise than I ever got standing around in gym class waiting my turn to shoot a hoop or taking a whack at a ball. More recess!!! And it’s free!!!.
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