From pets to ‘recess’: Schools seek solutions for stressed-out kids

Associated Press • Chanhassen High School students play a game of hackie sack to relax during their 20-minute recess Jan. 18 in the school’s theater in Chanhassen, Minn. Chanhassen is among a small but growing number of schools that has homework-free nights scattered throughout the schoo...

Associated Press • Junie, a therapy dog at Prospect High School, lies on the floor in a classroom in Mt. Prospect, Ill. The 18-month-old golden retriever is one way this school is trying to help students cope with a rise in stress, anxiety and panic attacks. Many say these issues are a problem...