How much time should kids get for recess?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on August 30, 2015
“At least an hour a day. That's when they're going to be active and away from computers.”
— Hannah Burns, Master of Accounting student, Lawrence
“At least 45 minutes. That's enough time to get them to run around and warm up. I used to love recess.”
— Johnny Stokes, personal trainer, Emporia
“They should get at least an hour. That was my favorite part of school.”
— Lucas Miller, math instructor, Lawrence
“Twenty minutes, because my playground is sick.”
— Katelyn Rivers, third-grader, Lawrence