Restore Recess

Working to ensure 20 consecutive minutes daily of unstructured free-play recess in grades K-5.

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

In 2017 we hoped that the passage of the recess mandate would inspire others to speak up and take a stand for their kids. Today, we hope the message received is that it’s important to STAY engaged and speak up for kids even if yours are long past their recess days. #recessmatters

[Kathleen Passidomo @Kathleen4SWFL]

Public testimony matters! We heard you Recess Moms. @csime90

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

@Kathleen4SWFL @JimRosicaFL @csime90 Thank you, President Passidomo and Senator Simon, for being our Recess Heroes! Playing *is* learning and thanks to you FL’s kiddos will continue to develop important skills like cooperation, leadership, resilience and conflict resolution via authentic daily recess periods.

[Jeffrey S. Solochek @JeffSolochek]

Recess lived to see another day in Florida elementary schools, while state senators forged ahead with plans to untie third grade retention and high school graduation from test results. The bills next head to the full @FLSenate.
https://t.co/J1TyIy77tM

[Orlando Sentinel @orlandosentinel]

Florida Senate scraps plan to end recess mandate in public schools https://t.co/YsWXUvLqPi

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

'@csime90 Thanks for hearing us on this important issue. You are now officially a Recess Hero.

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

Senator Hutson has recess jokes! We appreciate the support. #recessmatters to us and to Florida's kids. ;-)

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

'@flsenatortorres Thanks for your recess comments in committee today!

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

@Freespeech12345 @strongflschools Districts/schools will never do two 15-minutes recesses. Instead, short 3-4 minute structured "brain breaks" will return in lieu of authentic daily recess periods. The existing recess mandate should remain as-is.

[Nancy Lawther, PhD @legismaven]

Thank you, Senator @csime90, for filing an amendment to SB 7004 to preserve the recess requirement. @FloridaPTA @FLPTA_Leg @hccptaptsa @mdccptaptsa @PCCPTA @DuvalCountyPTA @occpta @bccpta

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

THANK YOU @FloridaPTA. Click here to help preserve at least 20 consecutive min/day of unstructured, free-play recess: https://t.co/SwHLdtDspB

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

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[Accountabaloney @FLBaloney]

While the @FLSenate ponders “deregulating public schools” by eliminating recess mandates (but not touching the Accountability/School Grade system), let’s remember why the recess mandate was fought for in the first place. #recessmoms #SB7004 @csime90
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[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

@jaytrumbull @SenatorAMR @NickDiCeglie @loriberman @IleanaGarciaUSA @Clay_Yarborough @debbie_mayfield @ReverendRos @travisjhutson Research shows kids need recess. Protect their right to 20 consecutive minutes of daily recess in SPB 7004. #recessmatters

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

@LindaStewartFL @AlexisMCalatayu @ShevrinJones @csime90 @JayCollinsFL @RepAlbritton @SenTomWright @VicTorres_FL @ColleenLBurton Research shows kids need recess. Protect their right to 20 consecutive minutes of daily recess in SPB 7004. #recessmatters

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Remember, we are not teaching mini adults but children. Let them learn and play like children. Add an extra recess today and have a Fantastic Friday!

[Marucci Guzmán @MarucciforFL]

.@RestoreRecess update: SB 7004 has been referenced to its next committee:

✨ Fiscal Policy ✨

We’ll be posting emails, next steps in the coming days. Fiscal Policy meets again Tuesday the 5th @ 8:30 am, we’ll keep an eye out on the calendar.

#RecessMatters

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

@csime90 '@csime90 It's where kids learn important skills like leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution. Without "20 consecutive minutes daily", several short "brain breaks" and some quick dance videos will return as the norm. Please leave Florida's recess mandate alone.

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

'@csime90 We've already been "closer to the problem." We used our voices in our own communities, and had the conversations with our superintendents and school boards. For three years, they told us to pound sand. That's why we came to Tallahassee and got a mandate.

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

'@csime90 Recess isn't about making kids tired. There is legitimate peer-reviewed research that shows "20 consecutive minutes" resets the learning and memory areas of the brain - which leads to improved attention, increased memory span and better retention in the classroom.

[Restore Recess @RestoreRecess]

@Kathleen4SWFL @csime90 @AlexisMCalatayu Districts were in charge of recess until 2017. We begged and pleaded for three years and they told us to pound sand. That's why we came to Tallahassee for a mandate. What makes you think they'll do the right thing now?