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Deseret News
Sara Lenz
April 17, 2011
SALT LAKE CITY — The stars, bullies, sidekicks and loners joined other playground personalities in coming together during recess at Lincoln Elementary School.They played a new version of kickball —…
The Salt Lake Tribune
By: Lisa Schencker
April 14, 2011
Before this week, recess at Salt Lake City’s Lincoln Elementary — like recess at many schools — included arguments, tattling and hurt feelings. This week, it’s literally a different ballgame,…
April 8, 2011
A week of recess changes schools, minds.
New York Times
By David Bornstein
Ask a young child, “How was school today?” and you’re likely to hear about recess. My son is 7 years old, and like many children his age, recess is the…
April 6, 2011
Rob DeMartini models playfulness on and off the job
David Bornstein
April 5, 2011
In his Fixes column in the New York Times, writer David Bornstein explores what educators might gain if, instead of viewing recess as a liability — a drain on teaching time and…
March 22, 2011
It takes a community
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City Schools try structured recess program by the national nonprofit group Playworks.
March 16, 2011
A whistle blast froze students into a muscleman pose as they awaited further instruction. “If you are ready to have some fun today, I want you to say ‘Oh yeah,'”…
Contra Costa Times
March 6, 2011
Students’ faces brighten when Shantrell Sneed — “Coach Trell” to the kids — walks into a classroom at San Pablo’s Riverside Elementary School. She organizes play during recess, promoting physical…
