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

Parents in DeKalb County are advocating for longer recess times for their children, expressing frustration at some schools reducing recess to the 15-minute minimum. During a school board meeting in ...

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, ...

A flush of anger had spread across my fifth-grader’s forehead. I had never seen a student more upset in my classroom, and it was all my fault. During my first week of teaching in Finland, I had ...

Recess at MoMA (click to enlarge) (all photos by Carly Gaebe/Steadfast Studio, courtesy MoMA) I have to be honest: as a child, I wasn’t a big fan of recess. All is well and good when you’re running ...