Roy A. Hunt School Principal Jeff Thimons wants kids to be kids. That’s why he rearranged his school’s schedule to include 22 minutes of recess daily, something new this school year. “We want kids to ...

You won’t find swings, slides or a kickball field outside Rhawnhurst School. Instead, the elementary school’s “playground” is a vast expanse of barren blacktop with just a lone basketball hoop.

All elementary teachers surveyed agreed that their students need recess. Thirty-six percent indicated that 21-30 minutes is ...

A Tennessee bill requiring schools to set longer recess times for younger students is heading to the governor's desk after it passed the House unanimously on Tuesday ...

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — More recess time is coming for students in DeKalb County elementary schools. After considering the benefits of unstructured play, DeKalb County officials have approved a plan to ...

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Any school kid will tell you, recess is fun. But it's more than just a chance to get out of class and run around. It's also important for a child's mental health. A new state law ...

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Some DeKalb County parents are calling on the school board to restore longer recess periods in elementary schools after several campuses reduced playtime this year. The district’s ...

Recess is probably one of the most exciting parts of being in elementary school. It's usually a time for kids to let loose a little bit and play. But taking away recess time is often used as ...

FARGO — The two sides negotiating contracts for teachers in Fargo Public Schools are headed to an impasse, in large part over elementary teachers having to supervise recess. Seth Holden, who chairs ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Kids at Endeavor Elementary in Kentwood were thrilled to come out for recess during their summer school session on Thursday and find that their outdoor field had been ...