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Recess Matters: Academy Says It's Vital for Kids
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The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the importance of recess for childrens health, academic performance, and social development. Despite schools cutting recess to improve test scores, recent studies show that these breaks enhance learning and social skills. Children with behavioral issues or poor grades benefit the most from recess, yet its often removed as punishment. Since the mid-2000s, up to forty percent of districts have reduced or eliminated recess, with older students being disproportionately affected. Experts recommend at least twenty minutes of recess per day in multiple breaks, as seen in countries like Denmark and Japan, to help students unwind and recharge.
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