New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics back the School District of Philadelphia's decision to guarantee all ...

For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying it’s ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance urging schools to protect recess, citing benefits for kids' ...

New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics is urging schools to protect recess time and stop using it as punishment ...

The AAP's new guidance is calling attention to the benefits of recess amid declines in unstructured time in schools. Here's ...

Study champions daily, unstructured free play at school to foster physical, emotional and cognitive wellness.

The AAP just released new recess guidelines, and they're a wake-up call for parents. Here's why your child needs unstructured ...

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 ...

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 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Is a kid ever too old for recess? Well, a new Florida bill inspired by a group of middle school students in Central Florida is at least looking to extend mandatory recess through ...

A bill passed last year increased the amount of recess students at public schools across Tennessee are required to have.