Playworks partner school A.L. Holmes in Detroit is leveraging its recess as a strategy to improve student engagement, reduce bullying and develop future leaders. Schools with programs like Playworks help children develop skills like empathy, communication, and collaboration – skills they us throughout their education and life. WDIV-TV4 stopped by to check out the program.
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