New Hampshire lawmakers consider a bill to protect recess as a civil right for students. Recess is essential for learning and inclusion.

Senate Bill S6858 would require a minimum of 30 minutes of daily recess during the school day in any school where the day exceeds five hours, and it specifies that recess should be held outside ...

The playground at the Ballantyne Bowl has slides, climbing ropes and lots of other playground equipment. But on a recent Saturday afternoon, 9-year-old Christian Glynn and his 4-year-old brother ...

This week, sweltering heat has forced districts around the country – up and down the East coast and across the Midwest – to close schools early or switch to virtual learning. Even more schools ...

We’ve all seen what happens when children don’t get their wiggles out: Grocery store meltdowns, classroom outbursts and many tears. We all know the solution is simple: Children need time to play. As ...

One local school district says it is getting rid of recess. The Cairo-Durham middle and high schools will eliminate recess in favor of a study hall period. Lunch periods will also be one minute ...

SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- Grown-ups with fond memories of school time recesses will have the opportunity to relive those days, while also giving a helping hand to their city. One South Euclid, the city’s ...

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is advocating for a ban on cell phones in schools and guaranteed recess, citing benefits for learning and well-being.