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Education Why Recess Matters, Even During Winter The 2016 Shape of the Nation Report stated that only 16 percent of states in the U.S. require elementary schools to provide daily recess. And in Canada, games… Updated Dec 7, 2022 Lynn Campanella
Education Favorite Subject at School? Recess, of Course! According to second grader, Allison Rincand, her favorite activity at school is, “Recess because I get to play with my friends.” Her response mirrors the… Updated Mar 2, 2026 Melinda Bossenmeyer
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