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
Charlene Woodham Brickman United States researching recess, play, and policy implementation
Barbara J. Dray, Ph.D. United States Transforming Practices in Education LLC
Jeffrey Cowley United States of America University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Brittany Fank United States
Colette Davies United States Various District Northern CA
Janelle Emory USA
Katherine J Castillo United States Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Debora Wisneski United States University of Nebraska Omaha
Viviana USA GQES
Viktoria de Jong USA Play Advocate
Karan Johnstone USA Winchester Public Schools
Jillian O'Connell United States Winchester Public Schools
Joanie Hovatter USA Winchester Public Schools
Jennifer Sutter United States Winchester Public Schools
Amanda Kresge USA Winchester Public Schools
Alexandra Lockley USA Winchester Public Schools
Katie Lamb USA Winchester Public Schools
Heather Campbell United States
Jennifer DiMarco USA Winchester Public Schools
Josh McHugh United States Attention Span Media LLC
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
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