Good Morning America Features Playworks and Recess

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Play and recess are essential to healthy childhood development. But many schools are cutting back on this important time of the school day.

Did you see the story on Good Morning America? Playworks is helping schools make the most of play time.

The story was followed by an ABC News Now Moms Get Real discussion led by Juju Chang about play and recess. The Death of Recess featured a panel discussion with Playworks Newark Executive Director Adeola Whitney and other play experts discussing the value and issues around recess.

There are many things you can do to support recess at your schools. Here are just a few:

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