Students take part on election day, voting for extra recess or no homework

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — On election day, elementary school students voted on their preference: extra recess or a no-homework pass.

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On Tuesday, students at Padgett Elementary in Polk County voted, and the results are in.

The kids voted on extra recess; it won with 63% of the vote.

“Clearly, the recess voters were not playing around.” Polk County Public Schools said.

BREAKING NEWS from PCPS Election HQ! Students at Padgett Elementary went to the polls today to cast their ballots for extra recess, or a no-homework pass. The results are in, and extra recess won with nearly 63% of the vote. Clearly, the recess voters were not playing around. 🗳️ pic.twitter.com/LjDPql3BOh
— Polk County Public Schools (@PolkSchoolsNews) November 5, 2024