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Starting Line: Is elementary school recess still important?

By HPIS Staff

For many years, recess was a staple of an elementary school student’s daily schedule. Today some schools have cut back on recess time; others have eliminated it all together.

This week on "Starting Line," find out why Rep. Jim Davnie (DFL-Mpls) sponsors HF308, and why he thinks it’s still important for elementary students to have the opportunity to participate in daily recess.

WATCH This week's edition of "Starting Line" on our YouTube channel 

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