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April 7, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OPB News Portland
By Rob Manning
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
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…
Oregon Live
By Ben Sherman, OregonLive.com
April 3, 2009
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
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…
KUOW News Seattle
By Phyllis Fletcher
March 16, 2009
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
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…
U.S. News & World Report
By Nancy Shute
March 13, 2009
Stuart Brown says play makes kids happier, healthier, and better students, but how can parents make that happen in a stressed-out, overscheduled world?
March 9, 2009
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…
