Anne Arundel policy of no recess on half days sparks conflict between board and superintendent

Superintendent Mark Bedell informed the Board of Education recently that early release days for elementary schools will not have recess built into the schedule, to the frustration of some board members. “When we talk about recess, we are talking about something essential to a child’s growth, like food,” District 3 representative Corine Frank said at a Board of Education workshop Oct. 7.