A school in Washington, D.C. is standing up for their rights to continue recess for their elementary students. It is a fact that U.S. schools focus on getting the highest test scores and teaching to the standardized testing; but what about the free time children need called recess. Teachers, parents, and students have written letters to the government explaining their stance about taking away recess in the elementary schools. When I first taught elementary school in Fair Lawn, NJ, to my surprise my third grade class, 8-year olds, did not have recess! I incorporated a 20 minute break each day … Continue reading →