Longer Recess

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Ten minutes isn’t long enough for sixth-grade recess. By the time we get outside, we have to clean up already. A longer recess will help all kinds of students and increase their effort, determination, and success for the school day. Students should have a longer recess because we work all day, we need time to socialize, and we need to give our brains a break.

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