Statement on Recess

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This is a living document and is updated as new information about the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. Latest update 7.14.2020

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These recommendations should be considered in collaboration with local health officials who can advise on the levels of COVID-19 in the community, the capacity of the local public health and healthcare systems, and other relevant factors.

Recent Supporters of the Global Recess Alliance Statement on Recess

NameCountryAffiliation
Bindy Sweett Canada Association of Child Life Specialists
Ellen J. Silver, PhD United States Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Children's Hospital at Montefiore
Jeanine Clapsaddle United States Pediatric Potential, Inc.
Toni Millar USA Project Sunshine
Deborah Vilas USA Bank Street College of Education
Chad Campbell Canada New Frontiers School Board
Lety Fricke United States Boise School District
Maryellen Galley USA CRSD
Joanie Hovatter USA Winchester Public Schools
Scarlett United States Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement
Brianna USA
Cristina Rincon United States APSD educatr
DOUG SMITH United States Charlotte NC Schools
Kieran Brophy Australia Play Australia
Jenn Beideman United States Common Ground Health
Healthi Kids Coalition USA Public Health Coalition
The Board of the American Association for Promoting the Child's Right to Play, the USA Affiliate of the International Play Association United States IPA USA
Lynne Kenney United States The Kinetic Classroom
Gina Iadarola USA HealthinMotion
Erin Elman USA The University of the Arts
Catherine Ramstetter, PhD United States
Laura Neilson USA Oregon State University
Lynn E. Cohen USA Long Island University
Toni Dickson USA Sandbox Playspace
Willie Faye Brown United States Ashford University Student
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