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Why are Physical education classes considered a dumping ground for schools.

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Why are Physical Education classes considered a dumping ground for schools?

Educators in the school system have coined a term called the "dumping ground effect." This has commonly been a term attributed to "large class sizes." This effect is not implemented by teachers based on their decision-making at the school level. This decision-making takes place at the state or provincial level and/or in higher decision-making offices.

The dumping ground effect is usually as a result of increased budget cuts ...

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