You won’t find swings, slides or a kickball field outside Rhawnhurst School. Instead, the elementary school’s “playground” is a vast expanse of barren blacktop with just a lone basketball hoop.

BROOKFIELD — When Candlewood Lake Elementary School split its recess period into two, shorter blocks, some parents were so angry that the principal quickly reversed the decision. Now, the school has ...

Some DeKalb County parents are concerned about the school district's recent recuts to recess that limit playtime to 15 minutes a day for elementary school students. District leaders say the 15-minute ...

Recess is probably one of the most exciting parts of being in elementary school. It's usually a time for kids to let loose a little bit and play. But taking away recess time is often used as ...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — A newly-renovated playground at a Valley City elementary school is almost ready for recess. Brand new blue mulch was recently poured at Jefferson Elementary, with new turf coming ...

BROOKFIELD — When students at Candlewood Lake Elementary School began their new school year Tuesday, some may have noticed a change in their recess period. Some students now have two, 10-minute recess ...

A bill headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk would increase the required amount of recess in elementary schools. It’s getting generally positive reviews, but local school leaders said the downside ...

GRAINGER COUNTY, Tenn. — Parents in Grainger County are concerned their elementary school is breaking state law centering on recess and physical activity. The law requires students to have at least ...

A big shift is coming to California schools im the fall: recess as a right, not a privilege. Changes to state law mean all elementary school students should be getting more time to play every day. But ...