why recess is important

Nine other states have made playtime a requirement. – Photo credit: Canva

Education, Students

Georgia makes recess mandatory for grades K-5. Here’s why it’s important

Heather Wake

5/20/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

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