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 inSchool leaders should weigh these recommendations in concert with local health officials’ advice about COVID-19 (or other health crises) and threats to public health and healthcare system capacity: Recess should be considered a public health issue for every child.the community, the capacity of the local public health and healthcare systems, and other relevant factors.

Suggested citation: Ramstetter, C., McNamara, L., London, R., Baines, E., Beresin, A., Claassen, J., Doyle, W., Hyndman, B., Jarrett, O., Massey, W., Rhea, D. (2021). Returning to school: Make sure children have time for daily recess. Global Recess Alliance.

Recent Supporters of the Global Recess Alliance Statement on Recess

NameCountryAffiliation
Dan Bayly USA Paradise Creek Counseling
Patty Stine United States Pure Play Every Day, Inc.
Mizrap Bulunuz Türkiye Prof Dr.
Dr. Anna Dabrowski Australia ACER
Megan Babkes Stellino USA University of Northern Colorado / Mindful Sport Parenting
Lauren Australia ACER
Rachel Parker Australia Australian Council for Educational Research
Aisha US
John Gougoulis Australia Education Consultancy
Allison Guevara USA Live Oak Cradle to Career
Dr Yeshe Colliver Australia Macquarie University
Joanne Reid Canada Brock University
Betty J. Sternberg USA Teacher Leader Fellowship Program at CCSU
Gisela Wajskop kop Brazil Escola do Bairro
Amy Graham Australia Gonski Institute for Education
Jess Whitley Canada University of Ottawa
Regina Day Langhout USA UC Santa Cruz
Marcy Lauck United States Silicon Valley Regional Data Trust
Anastasia USA NYCDOE
Mike King United States Public School
Lisa Roddy USA Alabama Families for Recess
Stacey Sperling USA NYC DOE
Stephanie Arnold USA NYC DOE
Mary Schneider USA
Cynthia Lewis United States University of California, Santa Cruz
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