Recess: Right or Privilege?

Privilege or Right? For generations, recess was treated as a privilege—something students earn through good behavior or academic productivity. When instructional time is tight or discipline issues arise, recess is often the first thing to go. Yet this trend has been questioned for over 20 years in educational circles. Largely because a growing body of research in child development, along with emerging state legislation across the United States, suggests that this traditional approach may no longer be defensible. Increasingly, medical experts, public health researchers, and policymakers argue that recess is not a reward for compliant students. Read full article: https://peacefulplaygrounds.com/featu... Please visit http://www.peacefulplaygrounds.com go to the website to download your free pdf guide on playground games and markings. __________________________________________________________________________ Contact info and social media links T: 951.245.6970 E: officestaff@peacefulplaygrounds.com W: peacefulplaygrounds.com FB:   / peacefulplaygrounds   IG:   / peacefulplaygrounds   X: https://x.com/recessdoctor YT:    / recessdoctor   P:   / recessdoctor   For more information on improving your school playground visit: Http://www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/re...