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[quote=Anonymous]There are a number of great reasons to have middle school - and high school - recess. It is not possible to sit for 6 hours a day, indoors, and be able to concentrate effectively.

In the winter, if you don't go outside during the school day, you will not see the sun - that is bad for kids' mental health.

Many studies have shown that recess improves academic performance and student behavior.

PE is not a substitute for recess. More than half the time in PE is sitting - learning about health, learning the rules of games.

The risk that some children might misbehave during recess (or sit on their phones) is not a reason to deny all the children the right to recess. For some kids, recess is the only time they can socialize with other kids in a safe setting. Some kids live far from other kids - or in areas where it is too dangerous to casually meet up with other kids. It's necessary for kids to learn to interact with other kids.

There is plenty of evidence that recess should be a requirement for all children. Anyone who wants to know more should look at the Facebook group - More Recess for Virginians.

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