Two professors discuss why recess is not a priority in the education system and equity issues amongst students.

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 ...

Up to 40% of U.S. school districts have limited recess to free up more time for academics. Experts say that tradeoff is ...

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, ...

Tennessee prides itself on delivering a quality education to its students, but in one essential area, we are falling behind—recess. Recess is not just a “break” from learning—it’s a crucial part of ...

Though many schools have cut back on recess, these periods of free play are crucial for children's health and academic success, new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics says. "A quality ...

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 the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the ...

Add recess to reading, writing and arithmetic says a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP.) The pediatricians believe that recess can be as important to a child's overall development as ...