Lafayette Elementary School has a newly renovated playground, access to a nearby park and athletic field, and roughly 900 energetic young students. So why have kids been cooped up inside during recess ...

My 7-year-old son headed inside from the bus, only to stop abruptly, pivoting right back out. “Going to play outside. We didn’t get recess today,” he shouted back at me. After a bit of digging, I ...

Recess has a lot of benefits for kids. Here's why experts warn against taking it away as a consequence for misbehavior. (Photo: Getty) My 7-year-old son headed inside from the bus, only to stop ...

This week, sweltering heat has forced districts around the country – up and down the East coast and across the Midwest – to close schools early or switch to virtual learning. Even more schools ...

This week, sweltering heat has forced districts around the country –up and down the East coast and across the Midwest – to close schools early or switch to virtual learning. Even more schools canceled ...

Who keeps kids inside at 40 degrees or even 30 degrees ["Unwelcome Winter Break; As Area Temperatures Tumble, Recess Turns Into a Restless Indoor Activity," Metro, Jan. 29]? I teach in Michigan, where ...