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Originally published in Treehugger by Katherine Martinko, December 2019 It’s about so much more than getting daily exercise. Recess is an important part of a child’s school day, and for • Read More »

Originally published in Psychology Today by Peter Gray, Ph.D., November 2019 I am a long-time admirer of Marc Bekoff and his research on play among canids (wolves, coyotes, dogs and • Read More »

Originally published in Let Grow by Lenore Skenazy, November 2019 When boys get less time to run around, they do worse on reading and math. That’s the conclusion of a • Read More »

Originally published in The Oakland Press, October 2019, photo and story courtesy of Metro Creative Connection Glance at a typical family schedule and you would no doubt see that afternoons • Read More »

Originally published in USSC Newscenter by Jennifer McNulty, October 2019 Recess is a lot like school lunch: Some kids get lasagna with an organic green salad, some get a burrito • Read More »

Originally published in the Wall Street Journal by Pasi Sahlberg and William Doyle, Illustration by Greg Clarke, August 2019 Pasi Sahlberg came to the U.S. as a visiting professor at • Read More »

Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald by Pasi Sahlberg, November 2019 The biggest issues confronting parents these days all seem to have one common element: smart devices. We know • Read More »

Originally published in Healthline Parenthood by Leah Campbell, May 2019, Photo by Getty Images Recess is a critical component of a child’s healthy development, yet some teachers continue to withhold • Read More »

Originally published in Fox29 by Fox San Antonio, April 2019 An area school district is increasing recess time for students. Seguin ISD is taking part in a program called LiiNK, • Read More »