Updates
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September 6, 2022
Meet our Coaches for the 2022-23 school year! ›
We are so excited to welcome new and returning Coaches and Site Coordinators to the Playworks New England community. Keep reading to learn about them and what they’re looking forward…
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August 18, 2022
Planning your back to school playground ›
We’re in the late days of summer and the “Back to School” signs and supplies are popping up everywhere! Students and teachers are getting ready to head back to the…
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August 1, 2022
2021-22 Year End Report ›
After two years of isolation and adapted schooling, our students and staff spent a full year together in school buildings. We continued innovating to meet the needs of students, schools,…
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July 28, 2022
A year of social and emotional learning ›
“You can’t do SEL, trauma, or equity work without each other,” Jennette Claassen, Head of Evaluation, Playworks. As Playworks continued to progress on our equity journey, we explored a critical…
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July 21, 2022
Games to play at home this summer ›
Are you looking for games to play at home using only things found around your house? Look no further! In case you haven’t heard – school’s out for summer! With…
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June 22, 2022
Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches’ end of year reflections ›
Being an AmeriCorps Coach at Playworks is no small feat. Throughout the year, you are asked to complete 1,700 hours of service. Weekend service projects are common, you recruit and…
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June 10, 2022
Celebrating Junior Coaches at our first ever graduation ceremony ›
On Saturday, June 4th students and families from all over Boston, Lawrence, and New Bedford gathered in celebration of the first ever Junior Coach Graduation; a day of recognition to…
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June 6, 2022
What is a Peace Path and how do I use it in my school? ›
Conflict is a natural part of recess (and of life). Who’s out in the game of Four Square? Which team gets to start with the ball? There are game conflicts,…
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May 20, 2022
Improving access to girls sports through our Girls Basketball Extravaganza ›
On May 14, 2022, Playworks New England hosted our Girl’s Basketball Extravaganza. Over 80 elementary aged girls from Playworks schools across Boston gathered at the Boston Center for Youth and…