District Administration – Lori Keorner
“Play is not a luxury; it is a necessity. In many districts across the United States, recess in elementary school is being questioned, reduced and even eliminated to increase instructional time. The assumption behind this is that Common Core has placed more pressure on teachers and students to score better in the classroom. There has been little research that has proven that more time in the classroom, and less time at recess, equals better academic outcomes for children.” (more)