In the U.S., free time and recess have been disappearing from schools as testing and the pressures of the curriculum take up more time.

In the U.S., free time and recess have been disappearing from schools as testing and the pressures of the curriculum take up more time. But one American teacher’s experience in Finland has him questioning the current system. There, children are given 15-minute breaks each hour, which reportedly help kids stay focused, rest, and to “develop social competence.“ (The Atlantic)