Rethinking Recess: Why students need active play to achieve

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A Playful Forum exploring the power of play in education

Rethinking Recess: Why students need active play to achieve
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 5:30-8:00pm
 

Minneapolis Central Library

300 Nicollett Mall – Downtown Minneapolis

 

An interactive evening learning and playing recess games, learning how active play reduces bullying and improves school performance and opportunities to engage with others in the community around solutions.

Featuring Playworks Founder Jill Vialet and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

This event is in partnership with InCommons and the Bush Foundation and is open to the public.

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