Although First Lady Michelle Obama and others have brought more attention to childhood obesity, schools across the country are slowly getting rid of physical education programs. According to a survey conducted by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of students polled had no physical education during the week. In New York and [...]
Study: Recess Play Time Can Help Black and Hispanic Students Learn Better
May 8, 2012 | Posted by
Students at schools that use well-structured, organized play during recess were less likely to engage in bullying and exclusionary behavior and showed better behavior and attention in class after recess was over, according to a study of the national Playworks program. The findings have significant ramifications for African-American and Latino students, particularly boys, because they [...]
