Schools reconsider recess polices

Research shows physical activity and unstructured play are essential to cognitive growth. These findings have sparked changes in school policies in some states regarding withholding recess as a means of discipline. For example, Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban the practice. Education Week (tiered subscription model) (4/15) http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/04/15/withholding-recess-as-discipline-declining.html