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OPB News Portland

By Rob Manning

April 7, 2009

Learning to Play, An Important Lesson for Schools ›

You know it’s gotten bad for recess when teachers have to ban the most common game around. That was the situation for kids at Hartley Elementary, like 3rd grader, Audrey.

The Oregonian

By Kimberly Melton

April 5, 2009

Portland-area schools look to make recess fun, safe ›

Deadra Hall is holding kids back — literally. Her arms splayed, the assistant principal blocks fifth-graders from entering the crowded playground. She makes them do multiplication tables, count by sixes and even spell a few words before lifting her arms and letting them pass in small groups.

Oregon Live

By Ben Sherman, OregonLive.com

April 3, 2009

Rolling out a kinder, gentler recess ›

This week, students at several Portland schools are getting something they may not experience every day — a fun, positive and playful recess.

NPR's All Things Considered

By Sarah Varney

March 19, 2009

Oakland Group Seeks More Play in School Day ›

Shrinking budgets and strict academic mandates prompted California schools to cut gym classes and cut back on recess time. Now, an Oakland-based nonprofit is trying to put more focus on fitness.

KUOW News Seattle

By Phyllis Fletcher

March 16, 2009

Outsourcing Recess ›

Six public school principals in Seattle are thinking about "outsourcing" their recess programs. The ultimate goal is better behavior in the classroom.

The Huffington Post

By Deb Jospin

March 15, 2009

Stimulating the New Service Economy ›

Sports4Kids is just one among many service organizations that will continue to have job openings. Places like Teach for America, Citizen Schools and City Year are in much the same situation, needing a fresh crop of bright-eyed, enthusiastic college graduates each year to help teach, coach and mentor our nation's youth.

U.S. News & World Report

By Nancy Shute

March 13, 2009

5 Ways to Get More Play Into Your Child’s Day ›

Stuart Brown says play makes kids happier, healthier, and better students, but how can parents make that happen in a stressed-out, overscheduled world?

U.S. News & World Report

By Nancy Shute

March 9, 2009

Play Author Stuart Brown: Why Playtime Matters to Kids’ Health and Brains ›

Who has time to play these days? Life is pretty darned serious. But play is essential for both kids and grown-ups to stay healthy, creative, and productive…

The New York Times

By Tara Parker-Pope

February 23, 2009

The 3 R’s? A Fourth Is Crucial, Too: Recess ›

The best way to improve children’s performance in the classroom may be to take them out of it. New research suggests that play and down time may be as important to a child’s academic experience as reading, science and math…

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