ParentMap: Why Recess Is Important: Three Students’ Perspectives

News and Articles

This researcher thinks recess is the key to better test scores

How Finland broke every rule – and created a top school system

Kids access to recess varies widely

Seattle teachers want at least 45 minutes of recess

White kids usually get the most recess in Seattle. Black kids, the least

There’s harm in taking away recess for elementary school students as a form of punishment

Is recess a right or a privilege?

Research and data

ParentMap: Why Recess Is Important: Three Students’ Perspectives

Joshua Berl 3/24/25 Joshua Berl 3/24/25

ParentMap: Why Recess Is Important: Three Students’ Perspectives

Padres/PTAs: Pasen la noticia sobre la nueva ley de recreo (Copy)

Monika Sharma 3/24/25 Monika Sharma 3/24/25

Padres/PTAs: Pasen la noticia sobre la nueva ley de recreo (Copy)

Marya Nguyen 3/24/25 Marya Nguyen 3/24/25

SUCCESS! Landmark School Recess Bill Signed into Law in Washington State (Copy)

Marya Nguyen 3/24/25 Marya Nguyen 3/24/25

Schools: Resources for a great recess experience (Copy)

Joshua Berl 3/24/25 Joshua Berl 3/24/25

“Recess is critical part of a child’s education” – Seattle Times Article

Parents/PTAs: Spread word about new recess law

Marya Nguyen 2/18/25 Marya Nguyen 2/18/25

Parents/PTAs: Spread word about new recess law