Playing Fair: The Contribution of High-Functioning Recess to Overall School Climate in Low-Income Elementary Schools
In schools that achieved a high functioning recess, teachers and principals agreed that by the end of the year, recess offered more opportunities for student engagement, conflict resolution, pro-social skill development, and emotional and physical safety. Respondents linked these changes to improved overall school climate.
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Journal of School Health
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