Join NCCOR on March 10, 2026, from 3–4 p.m. ET for the next Connect & Explore webinar titled “Supporting Recess in Schools: Evidence, Health Impact, and Action.”
Physical inactivity is a leading contributor to chronic disease in the United States. While physical activity is beneficial across the lifespan, it is especially critical during childhood to support physical, mental, and emotional health and development. Schools offer a unique setting to promote physical activity, as children spend a significant portion of their day there. Ensuring that recess is a consistent part of the school day is an evidence-based strategy to increase physical activity, foster healthy habits, and support children’s physical and social development. Establishing recess requirements through state law is important for setting up schools to successfully implement recess. To support the establishment of state-level recess law, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg American Health Initiative developed Play, Policy, and Potential: A Toolkit to Support Advancing Recess in Schools Through State Laws.
During this one-hour webinar, experts from the Bloomberg American Health Initiative and the University of California will discuss the development and practical applications of the Recess in Schools Toolkit and explore how researchers and practitioners can use this resource to inform policy and practice.
This webinar will feature:
- Erin Hager, PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Rachel Deitch, MS, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Hannah Thompson, PhD, MPH, University of California Nutrition Policy Institute
Registration for the webinar is free, but space is limited, so register early to secure a spot. Please consider sharing this information on your social networks using the hashtag #ConnectExplore. We will live-tweet the webinar, so follow the conversation at @NCCOR. The webinar will be recorded and archived on www.nccor.org for those unable to attend.