In the News
October 10, 2024
The Challenge Facing Our Students in Chicago Public Schools ›
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has been in the news recently and I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone that these challenges are negatively affecting our students. Our students…
Patch
September 9, 2024
Phasha Spencer Selected to IMPACT Leadership Development Program ›
The Executive Director of Playworks Illinois has been named to the 2025 IMPACT Leadership Development Program cohort. The cohorts consist of some of the brightest, most talented Black professionals in…
Patch
May 2, 2024
Playworks Illinois Names Phasha Spencer as New Executive Director ›
She brings more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, education and consulting to the organization which works to bring out the best in every kid- and adult- through…
Edsurge.com
November 20, 2019
Rethinking Recess Leads to Results On and Off the Playground ›
At first glance, it looks like your standard recess at Eliza Chappell Elementary School. But upon closer inspection, what is happening outside during recess is in fact rather unusual. Every…
May 25, 2017
Healthy Chicago 2.0 and Playworks deepen impact in schools ›
Healthy Chicago 2.0, launched by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health, serves as the start of a new movement dedicated to making Chicago a connected, vibrant, and healthy city…