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After years of decreasing recess and worsening children’s physical and mental health, The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their recess policy. 

This is the first update in 13 years following new evidence and research. 

Check out the full policy- https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/34998/AAP-policy-reiterates-crucial-role-of-recess-for?autologincheck=redirected 

Join Say Yes to Recess Maryland as we advocate for two separate, 30 minute recess periods a day. 

SIGN OUR PETITION- https://c.org/Pxwz4NN6BL

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180 days. 1,080 hours. Zero minutes guaranteed.

Let’s compare our neighbors! Alongside Maryland, we looked at Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware.

Out of these states, Maryland has at least 100 more hours in the school year; however, no mandated recess minimum.

In all other states compared, recess is required.

Additionally, in Ohio and Virginia, recess time counts towards instructional time.

Ohio allowing 30 mins of recess counted towards instructional time; Virginia allowing ~49 mins of recess counted towards instructional time.

Maryland can take a note, recess isn’t a time away from learning, it is learning!

SIGN OUR PETITION and join us as we advocate for more recess time- https://c.org/Pxwz4NN6BL

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Hi! Maryland mom here advocating for MORE RECESS TIME for our children!

Currently, most Maryland elementary schools only recommend 20-30 minutes of recess per day. This varies by school and county, with some counties recommending as little as 15 minutes of recess per day.

Join us as we call on policymakers to guarantee Maryland students 60 minutes of recess every school day!

You can help by SIGNING OUR PETITION and following us on Facebook and Instagram!

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