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Reviving Physical Education

Some schools are finding it difficult to crunch in physical education with less space and less time.

Gym class and recess have become a shrinking part of the New York City public school curriculum over the last three decades. Our guests are Lori Rose Benson, the DOE’s Director of Fitness and Physical Education and Jean Harris, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education at Adelphi University. They join us to discuss the challenges that public schools face in meeting city’s guidelines.

Producer: Angela Hill
Reporters: Megan Kelty, Chika Osaka

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