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Piloted morning outdoor play shows early benefits; board weighs staffing and budget to expand
Summary
McAllen ISD reported early success from a Jan. 12 pilot offering supervised outdoor morning play at six elementary campuses, with principals saying tardiness decreased and classroom behavior improved; trustees discussed staffing models and budget implications for districtwide expansion.
McAllen ISD presented early results from a pilot program that lets third‑ through fifth‑grade students use supervised outdoor play time before the school day.
Associate Superintendent Janet Nino said the pilot launched Jan. 12 at six elementary campuses — Fields, Escandon, Jackson, McAuliffe, Rayburn and Thigpen/Zavala — offering play from about 7:15 to 7:35 a.m. "We had a meeting of 18 principals…
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