Rebecca London spends a lot of time observing school play yards. While doing so, the community-engaged researcher and professor of sociology at the University of California, Santa Cruz has seen ...

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Cutting recess doesn't just shortchange kids on playtime. A Syracuse University researcher says it can have real consequences for their health and development. Katie Kidwell, Ph.D., assistant ...

The Toronto Star recently reported on a Ministry of Education memo it obtained that asks boards for input into a new regulation that “would provide school boards with the ability to structure their ...

When my kids were little, the only after-school question that consistently got an engaged, thorough answer was “what did you do at recess?” My son’s response usually involved some sort of Minecraft ...

Advocates push for better, fairer recess access as play time varies by race, income, and school. Local advocates traveled to Albany to support a bill expanding access to daily recess. Though Rochester ...

Imagine you’re six years old, trying your best at school: sitting still, keeping your hands to yourself, listening to your teacher. Now imagine after hours of that, when recess finally arrives — your ...

How much time do students spend at recess? The answer matters to anyone with a stake in children’s well-being. A strong body of evidence from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics says recess is critical for children’s health, learning, and emotional well-being. Updated guidance recommends protecting recess time for students of all ages, ...

Raise your hand if you reach for a glass of wine or a shot of espresso to help with stress, anxiety or fatigue. Same. And while there’s nothing wrong with a little alcohol or caffeine pick-me-up in ...