“During the school day back then ... Recess was mandatory in the mid-1800s, Watt said. “That was part of the curriculum, because when those kids went home there was no time to play ...

The film explores the development of pioneer communities, focusing on their educational and recreational aspects. It highlights the construction of community buildings like churches and schools, often ...

So the school district, which started modestly in 1867, began playing catch up. Interestingly, many of the elementary schools built here from 1886-1891 were named for poets, including John Greenleaf ...