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The Christian Science Monitor
By Stephanie Hanes
April 17, 2012
Kids and educators debate effectiveness of new, structured recess plan that may help prevent bullying and lead to safer schools. A new study shows conflicting opinions on the Playworks program.…
Local 2 in Houston
By Rachel McNeill
HOUSTON – A study has found that a recess program can reduce bullying in schools. Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that brings safe, healthy, inclusive play to low-income schools.…
KSTU-FOX 13
By: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Bullying has been a big problem in U.S. schools, but recent study shows new changes to recess program have helped reduce bullying. Jill Vialet, the founder of Playworks spoke with…
April 16, 2012
Promoting positive behavior at school reduces bullying, Mathematica says
In one of the most rigorous scientific trials to find an effect on bullying, researchers from Mathematica Policy Research and Stanford University have found that a Playworks recess can transform school climate, paving the…
Oregon Jewish Life Magazine
April 1, 2012
Some of my worst memories are standing on the elementary school playground hoping to be picked for games. I used to dread recess and would ask the teacher if I…
March 5, 2012
Playworks is featured in a new book called The Non Nonprofit, which shares how business principles can (and should) be applied to nonprofits. The books is by Steve Rothschild, who left…
February 21, 2012
Co-Chair Fran Mainella wants you to join the US Play Coalition
February 8, 2012
We've launched our twenty-third city this year!
