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CBS Minnesota
Angela Davis
September 8, 2015
A national non-profit called Playworks started training “recess coaches” in Minnesota five years ago. These coaches lead children in organized activities during free time outside. Recess coaches are now in several public schools…
North Dallas Gazette
September 2, 2015
A new study shows a high-quality recess program can engage students in meaningful play and prepare them to learn when it’s time to go back to the classroom.
August 28, 2015
Research suggests that playground social skills predict future success.
August 27, 2015
TeamUp, the latest program from Playworks, has enabled us to quadruple the number of schools we can empower.
Inside Philanthropy
L.S. Hall
August 12, 2015
Some funders are getting behind Playworks, an Oakland, CA-based nonprofit that advocates a healthy recess time in elementary schools across the country.
The Desert Sun
Joan L. Boiko
July 23, 2015
In addition to the district’s commitment to elementary physical education, its Playworks recess program also will be expanded in the new year. Playworks was launched as a pilot program at…
June 23, 2015
Playworks implements corporate play days at regional offices.
San Francisco Business Times
Madeline Bilis
June 16, 2015
Skillful three-pointers from Stephen Curry make kids in the Bay Area very happy, and not just because they help the Warriors’ winning streak. In addition to bringing the team closer to winning…
Journal Sentinel
Erin Richards
June 10, 2015
Before coaches started organizing recess activities at more than a dozen city schools, small conflicts could escalate quickly. Arguing, shoving, kids egging on the drama, suspensions and later disruptions in…