Recess is just as important as academics ... declaring that tag was a safety issue, due to kids “running in packs, pushing, knocking other children over, and making the game dangerous.” ...

The approach, sometimes called “risky play,” follows research that shows children benefit from climbing high, running ... approach to recess has improved the experience for kids and adults.

It was a shock to me how much we don’t focus on recess for kids.” When voters elected him into office in 2017, he set out to make House Bill 1493 a reality—after two previous failed versions ...