As kids face school squeeze, lawmakers race to save recess and end 'the loss of play'

Legislators and experts are running to save recess for American children after years of decline in the unstructured free time students are allowed during school hours. Pennsylvania is the latest state to codify recess into law, joining a handful of others that have mandated a certain amount of playtime for kindergarten through elementary school. Gov....

Legislators and experts are running to save recess for American children after years of decline in the unstructured free time students are allowed during school hours. Pennsylvania is the latest state to codify recess into law, joining a handful of others that have mandated a certain amount of playtime for kindergarten through elementary school. Gov....