Arizona
June 20, 2024
Summertime is here! The first few weeks of summer bring fun and excitement and the return of free time and fun, seasonal activities. But as the summer stretches on, it…
May 29, 2024
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted June 11 as the International Day of Play. This global celebration was established to champion and protect children’s right to play. On this…
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March 20, 2024
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…
March 8, 2024
On a sunny February day, the Rose Garden of the Arizona State Capitol was filled with sounds of music, laughter, cheers for Roshambo Rockstar, and even the Macarena. Thirteen Junior…
March 5, 2024
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…
January 24, 2024
From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…
December 18, 2023
Playworks becomes an NYSS Champion Playworks is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
Stanford Social Innovation Review
November 2, 2023
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…
May 19, 2022
Fun lunch time getaway had by all who joined Playworks for a game of rock, paper, scissors at the Arizona State Capitol on May 16, 2022. “The Grand Canyon State…
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