Recess
Coverage of Recess in the Nexus archive.
- How 30 minutes of recess could change how your child learns
Up to 40% of U.S. school districts have reduced recess time to prioritize academics. Experts warn this shift is negatively impacting children's development.
- How 30 minutes of recess could change how your child learns
Up to 40% of U.S. school districts have limited recess to free up more time for academics, but experts argue this tradeoff is harming children's learning and development in multiple ways.
- Malört aims to set world record for largest-ever group taking shots of the spirit
Malört aims to set a world record for the largest group taking shots of the spirit during a charity event at Recess on August 30. The event, titled 'Bad Decision for Good Cause,' will raise funds for Ravenswood Community Services, with CH Distillery matching ticket sales to the nonprofit.
- Los Angeles school board votes to set limits on classroom screen time
The Los Angeles Unified School District's board passed a resolution to limit students' classroom screen time for the upcoming school year, including daily and weekly limits based on grade level, prohibiting device use during passing periods, lunch, and recess, and blocking YouTube on district devices.