Recess is just as important as academics ... declaring that tag was a safety issue, due to kids “running in packs, pushing, knocking other children over, and making the game dangerous.” ...

The approach, sometimes called “risky play,” follows research that shows children benefit from climbing high, running ... approach to recess has improved the experience for kids and adults.

A bill is making its way through the Oklahoma legislature that would require school districts to allow 30 minutes of recess ...