Play Club in Elementary Schools

A lot of schools are bringing recess back. They're increasing recess. What I would love to see is open up this whole school for free play between the hours of when school day ends and when parents are home from work. No schools have done this, but some schools are taking the first steps. Some schools are having what they call play club. They have an hour of absolute free play where all the kids are together. It's working out really well. The kids are getting a better attitude about school because they see how competent they are. Teachers today in America don't have freedom in the classroom. I hear from teacher after teacher, I'm no more free than the kids. If teachers