School recess is an exhilarating time for most students – a few minutes of running, shouting, and free play in the middle of a structured day.  But the playground can also be stressful when disagreements arise amongst children who do not know how to handle the confrontation.  One Illinois school is empowering their students to resolve conflicts on their own by implementing the Peaceful Playgrounds Program, which provides students with various avenues to work out their differences.  Click here to read more about the new-and-improved recess at Whittier Elementary, and then check out the Peaceful Playgrounds Program website by clicking here.