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Thunderbirds Charities announces its support of the Playworks’ training and professional development programs for adults who work with kids. Thunderbirds Charities generous funding will directly support Arizona’s kids by providing…

Playworks Arizona welcomes Georgia Harris as the new Executive Director. She brings more than 20 years of experience in education, social services, and nonprofit management to the organization which works…

Playworks is working toward ensuring that every kid has access to safe and healthy play every day at school. CEO Elizabeth Cushing discusses the path to scale and how Playworks…

Rock Paper Scissors is an important game in our Playworks community. It is both a fun activity and a key conflict resolution skill that kids learn and practice on Playworks…

Through programs that encourage safe and inclusive play, the nonprofit Playworks helps get kids active, build social skills and develop relationships with peers.  Read more .  (Photo courtesy of Lindsay…

A Valley school is looking to reshape recess in order to teach kids leadership skills while cutting down on conflict. Conley Elementary School in Chandler is looking to make the…

One program in Arizona believes stopping bullying at school might start at recess. Playworks Arizona believes teaching kids valuable problem-solving skills and inclusiveness on the playground could translate in to better interactions overall.

Playworks Arizona won the Mobile Mini Community Assist Award courtesy of the Phoenix Suns, Suns Charities, and Mobile Mini. This award is given to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to…

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and the Arizona Coyotes joined Playworks Arizona to remind everyone that #RealPlayersDontBully.