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
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
Allison us Arizona State University
Richard Alger USA
Stacie Johnson USA
Angela Browning United States Recess for All Florida Students!
Christine Davis United States Arizonans for Recess
Steve Goodwin USA University of Delaware
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