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Play It Forward: State Laws Now Require Recess

The return of recess? Unstructured playtime is making a comeback in schools as frustrated teachers, parents, and advocacy groups demand legislative action

March 8th, 2019|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Parenting, Parents, Playing, Recess, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Playground study shows how recess can include all children

Playgrounds and recess can and should include all children regardless of their special needs

March 1st, 2019|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Autism, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Playing, Recess, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

The play’s the thing for elementary ed

District Administration - Lori Koerner "We must offer students ample [...]

February 9th, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Learning, News, Playing, Recess, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Adults play a key role in children’s participation in school recess, researchers suggest

Medical X-Press - Michelle Klampe "When adults are participants in [...]

August 21st, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Playing, Recess, School, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

The play’s the thing for elementary ed

District Administration - Lori Keorner "Play is not a luxury; [...]

August 20th, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Brain, Brain development, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Elementary School, Learning, News, Playing, Recess, School, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Are You Doing Recess Right? A New Tool Can Help

Edutopia - Youki Terada "Despite the proven benefits, students probably [...]

July 3rd, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Playing, Recess, School, Soft skills, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

When it comes to school recess, a quality playground experience matters

Medical X-Press - Staff Writer "Recess periods can offer physical, [...]

June 5th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Exercise, Fitness, Learning, News, Playing, Recess, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

The Benefits Of Recess Are Proven By Science — So Why Are Teachers Taking It Away?

The Huffington Post - Annamarya Scaccia "When it comes to [...]

January 28th, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Recess, School, School Accountability, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, School|

How Kids Learn Better By Taking Frequent Breaks Throughout The Day

KQED News Mind/Shift - Timothy D. Walker "Although I favor [...]

April 22nd, 2017|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Finland, Learning, News, Physical Activity, Playing, Recess, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Lawmaker: Make recess mandatory for schools

WSB TV - Richard Elliot "A state lawmaker wants to [...]

February 22nd, 2017|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Atlanta, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Georgia, Learning, News, Recess, School, School day, School District, School Policy, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|