Updates

November 5, 2019

Coach Chris takes ‘Flex’ to the Next Level ›

Coach Chris has been a Playworks Coach since 2015 when he began as an AmeriCorps member at the Guilmette Elementary School in Lawrence. Since then, Chris was a coach at…

November 1, 2019

Playworks Recruits Playful Professionals with LinkedIn For Nonprofits ›

At Playworks, we seek out energetic, creative people who ensure every kid has the chance to play every day. Our core values of inclusion, respect, healthy community, and healthy play…

Safe and Healthy Recess at a Playworks school
Safe and Healthy Recess at a Playworks school

September 23, 2019

It’s Recess Checkup Week ›

It can be hard to understand the impact that your play space has on your school’s culture and your students’ experience, and while there are a lot of solutions worth…

September 17, 2019

Playworks Coach Program named in DOJ’s ‘Promising Program’ ›

Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reviewed evidence of the Playworks Coach program and found that the program met the criteria for a Promising Program intended to improve school attendance. …

September 9, 2019

Santander, Revolution, and Playworks Kick Off #RedCardAgainstBullying Campaign ›

Playworks, in partnership with the New England Revolution and Santander Bank, is committed to creating and encouraging positive environments that support inclusivity and eliminate bullying in schools. During the August…

August 28, 2019

Another Great Summer with the Highland Street Foundation ›

This week, Playworks wrapped up our eighth summer partnering with the Highland Street Foundation to bring free community programming to Boston youth. Since 2012, Playworks has supported the Highland Street…

July 31, 2019

Playworks Impact in New England ›

The support of our dedicated partners in 2019 helped Playworks increase physical activity, teach social emotional skills, and transform school climate for children in New England. •   99,927 kids experiencing…

July 16, 2019

Playworks Announces Partnerships with New England Sports Teams ›

Playworks is excited to announce that we are teaming up with two of our local sports teams during the 2019-20 school year! Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins and Boston Bruins…

May 28, 2019

Coach Alec Goes the Extra Mile at the Manning ›

Coach Alec is a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach at the J.P. Manning School in Jamaica Plain. Coach Alec joined the Playworks team halfway through the school year, but in only a…