The Christian Science Monitor – Lucy Schouten
“The playground game of “Tag” was temporarily banned at a Washington elementary school, but the ban was met by parent protests at a time when school recess is considered by many educators as one of the keys to better test scores. Parents at Lakeridge Elementary School protested when they learned that the school’s new “hands off” policy – designed to reduce injuries during recess – also banned “Tag,” reported the Bend Bulletin. “While at play, especially during recess and unstructured time, students are expected to keep their hands to themselves. The rationale behind this is to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students,” Mary Grady of the Mercer Island School District told Q13 Fox News.”(more)