New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics back the School District of Philadelphia's decision to guarantee all ...

The AAP's new guidance is calling attention to the benefits of recess amid declines in unstructured time in schools. Here's ...

The typically unstructured time is critically important for child and adolescent health, a new report from the American ...

Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That’s ...

A message from a leading pediatrician's group issued a warning to schools that unstructured play, like recess, needs to be ...

Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a ...

LITTLE ELM, Texas -- If your child's favorite subject is recess, they might be on to something. A growing number of school districts are adopting a program that expands recess, with surprising results ...

Playing outside isn’t all fun and games. It’s also a vital part of education. Educators say recess offers a wealth of benefits for growing minds and bodies. Regional elementary schools offer at least ...

After years of hand-wringing about our public schools, educators are finding improved work in the classroom - by encouraging play. "Good recess is essential for good learning," said Wendy Forrest, ...

Free, unstructured playtime allows kids to exercise and have outlets that help them focus better Eagle Mountain Elementary School in Fort Worth, Texas, gives four recesses a day Teachers say the kids ...

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