New England
August 1, 2022
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,…
July 28, 2022
“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…
July 21, 2022
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
Recess Rocks in Rhode Island champions have been named! Read more about Playworks New England’s programming in Rhode Island and the recess rockstars who help make it happen.
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…
June 10, 2022
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…
June 6, 2022
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,…
May 20, 2022
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…
May 11, 2022
The morning of May 6 was an exciting one for the Playworks New England community- in-person events were back! After three years without our signature events due to the COVID-19…
