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CNN
By John Bare
February 1, 2014
Editor's note: John Bare is vice president of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and executive-in-residence at Georgia Tech's Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship. (CNN) — C'mon, kids. Don't just sit there.…
WWNO - NPR
By Sharon Litwin
January 23, 2014
It’s probably been a few years since you last attended recess, but you’ll quickly recall it was a welcomed period to escape the four walls of your classroom and just…
The Washington Post
By Mari-Jane Williams
January 15, 2014
Recess has taken a beating in recent years. Because of shrinking budgets and ever-increasing academic demands, playground time in many school districts has dwindled, seen as a frivolous luxury. In…
December 11, 2013
When kids experience play that is safe and inclusive, the joy of being a child shines through. It makes perfect sense. Kids can’t wait to jump into recess when they feel there’s…
December 5, 2013
Parents for Public Schools’ Anne Foster shares how parents can make an impact in schools.
December 2, 2013
Support every child’s opportunity to shine on the playground
November 19, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 is Playworks National Gratitude Day
NPR
By Eric Westervelt
November 7, 2013
It’s recess time at Ruby Bridges Elementary School and a third-grader is pummeling a plastic tetherball with focused intensity. He’s playing at one of more than a half-dozen recess play…
October 29, 2013
Oakland, CA—October 29, 2013— Nonprofit veteran executives David Carroll and Marie Longo have joined the staff of Playworks as chief financial and chief development officers for the national nonprofit. CFO…
