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March 28, 2019
Playworks Helps 5th Grader at Westgate Elementary Thrive as a Junior Coach ›
Junior Coach K at Westgate Elementary used to be afraid of socializing. Becoming a Playworks Junior Coach changed that. Playing at recess doesn’t come easy for every kid. Some kids…
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FOX31 Denver
February 21, 2019
After being bullied, Aurora 4th-grader works to make recess more inclusive ›
A local girl is working to make recess time more inclusive for kids. Teachers report spending about two hours a day resolving conflicts that start at recess. For some students,…
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CBS4 Denver
February 21, 2019
Playworks Colorado Encourages Leadership, Inclusive Playground Games ›
Montview Elementary has the Playworks Coach program, that places a full-time coach in the school for a full school year, and trains junior coaches to assist. Principal Mia Robinson says…
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Demaryius Thomas, Courtland Sutton bring smiles to Playworks recess with CarMax
October 22, 2018
Demaryius Thomas, Courtland Sutton bring smiles to Playworks recess with CarMax ›
Demaryius Thomas and Courtland Sutton spent their Tuesday morning at Marie L. Greenwood Academy, playing games and dancing with kids as part of a Playworks recess visit with help from…
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Broncos Denver
October 16, 2018
Demaryius Thomas and Courtland Sutton Team Up for Special Recess Experience ›
Wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Courtland Sutton joined volunteers from CarMax to help coaches from Playworks Denver put on a special recess event on Tuesday at Greenwood Academy.
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October 10, 2017
September Coach of the Month ›
Our September Coach of the Month is . . . Coach Shellene (Coach S)! Coach S. is a first-year AmeriCorps program coordinator at Doull Elementary School in Denver, CO who fully embraces…