School recess

Madison Elementary School fifth graders, along with principal Tim Callahan, play a game of gaga ball during recess in 2015, in Wheaton, Ill. The game is a "kinder, gentler" version of dodgeball.

Researchers found that a structured approach to managing recess led to less bullying and more time for learning.

Positive changes at recess go beyond the playground.

Policy- Recess and lunch times during school hours can set a policy-based approach, as specific times are set.

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American Academy of Pediatrics statement says recess plays crucial role in school day.

Kabaddi is a game like tag with a twist; a typical game played in by kids in India (and other countries) played for over 4000 years. Learn how and see videos of the world championships.

At a time when academic demands on even the youngest students are greater than ever, one school in Texas is trying a radical concept – more recess – and claims kids are better off for it. NBC’s Janet Shamlian reports.

5 Free and Easy Ways to Bring Love Back to Your Recess!

Playing kickball at school!

More States Are Passing Bills To Make Recess In Schools Longer -- Because It Works

High-school classes can be a real yawn. Two out of three high-school students in a large survey say they are bored in class every single day, according to a report released today.

I remember being that small...fighting for my place for teather ball! Aww its so cute!

MIDVALE — A group that focuses on playtime at recess is growing in Utah. Organizers believe recess can be the key to a whole school's performance and atmosphere.At Midvale Elementary School, kids explode onto the playground. Helped by Coach Jolley of the non-profit group Playworks, they play foursquare, jump rope, and other games."My goal is to get everyone active," she said. "If I see them sitting out, I go ask them if they want to play a game and try to get them up and moving."

When the Common Core hit the public school system in 2009, education shifted from a whole-child approach to a more narrow focus centered around passing standardized tests. The goal, in part, was to maintain a certain standing with the Department of Education. As many schools opted to increase instruction time durin ...

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As the mother of an introverted child, I felt unnerved by the reactions of adults around me to my daughter’s quietness.

An intimate look at a group of elite Beijing high-school students reveals how China's schooling system is one of the resurgent nation's greatest strengths--and biggest weaknesses.