P.S. 24 – School Stories

Corpse pose seems to be the most difficult for the 4 and 5-year-olds, who have trouble being still. (Photo / Rebecca Moss)

Keeping Kids Fit in Overcrowded Schools

May 8, 2012May 11, 2012 - by Rebecca Moss

Some educators are trying to tackle the growing child obesity risks by bringing in medical experts–and yoga–into city classrooms.

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First Graders Have 40 Minutes to Get Fit

May 8, 2012 - by Rebecca Moss

At P.S. 24 in Sunset Park Brooklyn, 54 percent of students are overweight or obese and P.E. classes are a weekly activity. Limited space means that only half of the …

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No Pain No Gain

May 8, 2012May 8, 2012 - by Rebecca Moss

Childhood obesity rates are on the rise as hours spent in physical education are on the decline. What’s wrong with this picture?

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Woes of a Fifth Grader

March 23, 2012April 21, 2012 - by Rebecca Moss

For Brooklyn fifth grader Nataly Salvador, middle school is around the corner and life is about to change.