Selected publications on recess and play
Global Recess Alliance, Ramstetter, C, Baines, E, Brickman, CW, Hyndman, B, Jarrett, O, London, RA, Massey, W, McNamara, L, Murray, R, Rhea, D. Recess in the 21st century post-COVID world. J Sch Health. 2022; DOI: 10.1111/josh.13235
London, R.A., & Ramstetter, C. (2022, June 11). What rights do US children have? None. The Hill. https://thegeniusofplay.org/genius/expert-advice/articles/recess-in-school-is-essential-playtime.aspx
London, Rebecca A. (2022). “It is not called recess anymore: breaktime in middle school.” Journal of school health.
Hice-Fromille, Theresa and London, Rebecca A. (2022). “Making Space: Exploring the ‘thirdspace’ of breaktime in middle school.” Youth & Society. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118X221118949
London, Rebecca A. (2021). “The importance of recess in California elementary school reopening.” Policy Analysis for California Education Research Brief. https://edpolicyinca.org/publications/importance-recess-california-elementary-school-reopening
London, Rebecca A. and Massey, William. (2020). “When children return to school, don’t skip recess,” EdSource Commentary.
https://edsource.org/2020/when-children-return-to-school-dont-skip-recess/636028
London, Rebecca A. and Massey, William. (2020). “5 reasons to make sure recess doesn’t get short shrift when school resumes in person.” The Conversation. (Jun 2020)
https://theconversation.com/5-reasons-to-make-sure-recess-doesnt-get-short-shrift-when-school-resumes-in-person-140823
London, Rebecca A. (2020). “When schools reopen, don’t neglect recess.” Phi Delta Kappan blog post. https://kappanonline.org/schools-reopen-covid19-pandemic-recess/
London, R. A. (2019). Rethinking Recess: Creating Safe and Inclusive Playtime for All Children in School. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.
London, R. A. (2019). The Right to Play: Eliminating the Opportunity Gap in Elementary School Recess. Phi Delta Kappan, 101(3): 48-52.
London, R.A. & Ingram, D. (2018). “Social Isolation in Middle School,” School Community Journal, Spring.
London, R.A., Stokes-Guinan, K., Westrich, L., and McLaughlin, M. “Playing Fair: The Contribution of High-Functioning Recess to Overall School Climate in Low-Income Elementary Schools,” Journal of School Health 85(1): 53-60.
London, R.A. and Gurantz, O. “Afterschool Program Participation, Youth Physical Fitness, and Overweight,” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 44(3): S200-S207.
Crump, C., Austria, D., London, R.A., Landau, M., Erlendson, B., and Rodriguez, E. “Chronic Health Conditions and School Performance Among Children and Youth,” Annals of Epidemiology 23(4): 179-184.
London, R.A. “It’s not Called Recess Anymore:Safe, Healthy and Productive Break Time in Middle School.” Santa Cruz, CA: UC Santa Cruz.
London, R.A. and Standeven, K. “Building a Culture of Health Through Safe and Healthy Elementary School Recess,” Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
London, R.A. and Standeven, K.S. “Playworks TeamUp Implementation in Five Regions.” Santa Cruz, CA: UC Santa Cruz.
London, R.A. and Standeven, K. “Sustaining and Expanding Playworks in Six Regions.” Santa Cruz, CA: UC Santa Cruz.
Fortson, J., James-Burdumy, S., Bleeker, M., Beyler, N., London, R.A., Westrich, L., Stokes-Guinan, K., and Castrechini, S. “Impact and Implementation Findings from an Experimental Evaluation of Playworks: Effects on School Climate, Academic Learning, Student Social Skills and Behavior,” Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
London, R.A., Westrich, L., Stokes-Guinan, K., Castrechini, S., James-Burdumy, S., and Bleeker, M. “Playworks Implementation in 17 Schools from 6 U.S. Cities,” Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Beyler, N., Bleeker, M., James-Burdumy, S., Fortson, J., London, R.A., Westrich, L., Stokes-Guinan, K., and Castrechini, S. “Findings from an Experimental Evaluation of Playworks: Effects on Play, Physical Activity and Recess,” Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Fortson, J., James-Burdumy, S., Bleeker, M., Beyler, N., London, R.A., Westrich, L., Stokes-Guinan, K., and Castrechini, S. “Findings from a Randomized Experiment of Playworks: Selected Results from Cohort 1,” Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
London, R.A., Stokes-Guinan, K., Mallonee, N., Westrich, L., and McLaughlin, M. “Playworks: Supporting Play and Physical Activity in Low-Income Elementary Schools,” Stanford University, Stanford University, John W. Gardner Center Report.
London, R.A., Mallonee, N., Stokes-Guinan, K., Westrich, L., and McLaughlin, M. “Playworks: Supporting Positive School Climate in Low-Income Elementary Schools,” Stanford University, John W. Gardner Center Report.
London, R.A., Westrich, L., Mallonee, N., Stokes-Guinan, K., and McLaughlin, M. “Playworks: Supporting Positive Youth Development in Low-Income Elementary Schools,” Stanford University, John W. Gardner Center Report.
London, R.A., Mallonee, N., Stokes-Guinan, K., and Westrich, L. “Playworks Implementation in Eight Bay Area Elementary Schools: Final Report,” Stanford University, John W. Gardner Center Report.
