The American Academy of Pediatrics released its first updated guidance on school recess in 13 years, emphasizing that unstructured play is crucial for children's academic success, mental and physical health, and social development. The guidance recommends a minimum of 20 minutes of daily recess and warns against withholding it for punishment, as up to 40% of U.S. school districts have reduced or eliminated recess since the mid-2000s.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics released its first updated guidance on school recess in 13 years, emphasizing that unstructured play is crucial for children's academic success, mental and physical health, and social development. The guidance recommends a minimum of 20 minutes of daily recess and warns against withholding it for punishment, as up to 40% of U.S. school districts have reduced or eliminated recess since the mid-2000s.