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Even Congress Gets Recess, So Why Are Schools Taking It Away From Kids?

Darell Hammond | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living

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Recess -- the one section of the school day that's reserved for child-directed, child-motivated unstructured play -- is slowly disappearing from our public schools.

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Friday Talking Points [87] -- A Tale Of Two Houses

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.24.2009 | Politics

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Simply for acting like a leader this week, Speaker Pelosi wins the Most Impressive Democrat Of The Week award hands-down.

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Some Chicago Schools Too Poor For Recess

Chicago Sun-Times | Rosalind Rossi | Posted 09.25.2008 | Chicago

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Recess is an age-old tradition. You can still find kids enjoying the midday break from class at the Chicago area's most-affluent schools. But good luc...

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