CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A grassroots movement co-founded by two Tennessee mothers is spreading across the country, advocating for more recess time and outdoor learning opportunities in elementary schools.

Kathryn Truman, mother of four energetic boys, helped co-found the Say Yes To Recess campaign alongside Morgan Garner. What started as a local effort has grown into a national movement in just 10 months.

"In 10 months of operation, we have started since January, we have crept into 30% of the nation," Garner said.

The campaign has already achieved significant success in Tennessee, leading to new state legislation requiring 40 minutes of recess in elementary schools. Garner now works with at least 15 other state chapters advocating for similar policies.

"So we want 60 minutes of dai

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