Some DeKalb County parents are concerned about the school district's recent recuts to recess that limit playtime to 15 minutes a day for elementary school students. District leaders say the 15-minute ...

You can get a lot done in 15 minutes: Make a quick lunch, fold a load of laundry, take a shower. But is it enough time for a 6-year-old to play outside during recess? Parents in metro Atlanta say no.

In DeKalb County, parents believe the 15 minutes of recess their children are getting is not enough. More than 2,200 people signed a petition pushing the district for more time. About a dozen people ...

The AAP's new guidance is calling attention to the benefits of recess amid declines in unstructured time in schools. Here's ...

A parent is questioning whether they should report their child’s teacher after repeated decisions to cancel recess, and the situation has sparked a heated debate online about discipline and children’s ...

The AAP released an updated policy statement on the importance of recess. Taking away recess can make school harder for kids who need movement to reset. Parents can help protect recess by asking ...