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How to Save School Recess -- Right to Recess Campaign
Hi, I'm Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer, president founder of Peaceful Playgrounds, and I'm here
today to talk to you about our Right to Recess Campaign. About five years ago, we put together
a tool kit to help parents to try to save recess in their child's school. Last year
alone, over 4,000 people visited the webpage, many of whom downloaded the toolkit. Contained
within the tool kit are physician's statements from various organizations who come out in
support of recess. Some include the National PTA and the National Association for Elementary
School Principals. We also included research on the importance of recess and the role it
plays in a well-rounded education. We invite you to take a look at the toolkit and to perhaps
share some of the research with your principal or local school board. You can find the toolkit
at www.peacefulplaygrounds.com.