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Sports are a staple of the American school experience. They can teach children social and emotional skills such as cooperation and teamwork, give players mentors (such as coaches) that push them to excellence in sports and academics, and build social capital within communities. However, sports can also distract from academics, expose students to physical harm, and drain resources from other priorities.
Should sports be part of kids’ school experience, or are independent clubs best? In this episode of the Report Card, on the AEI Education Podcast, Nat Malkus talks to Joshua Childs and Michael Hansen about the value of school sports, promising reforms across the country, and how to ensure that sports and academics complement each other.
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