Making an Impact in Denver

  1. Updates

Our ABC afilliate, Channel 7, recently featured Playworks in a story about the impact the program is having in Denver. It highlighted Johnson Elementary School and the difference Playworks has made since starting in August. Students and adminstrators report increased problem solving skills and recess referrals have drastically decreased. Playworks Denver is in eight schools now and is planning on expanding to 16 next school year. If you are interested in bringing Playworks to your school please contact Andrea Woolley at 720-259-1029.

Click here to view the full news story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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