Recess, and unstructured play, are essential for children’s development—both in building communication and leadership skills, for physical and mental health benefits, researchers agree.

“Recess is an important opportunity for building a positive school climate and for helping all students go back to their classrooms after recess feeling restored and ready to learn,” London said.

D.C. parents and students are standing up for D.C.'s budget Thursday by hosting "Recess at the Capitol ... to show up to the ...

This concept really doesn’t exist in Houston,” a hospitality veteran said. “There’s nothing like it outside of London and Dubai that will be at this scale.” ...