New England
April 14, 2022
“Carolina is collaborative, she’s inclusive, and above everything she has a kind heart.” Marjorie Pita, K1 teacher at the Rafael Hernandez School, is not the only one who has kind…
April 8, 2022
As the weather gets warmer and the snow melts, it’s time to get back outside for recess! At Playworks, we have a few Core Games that are found at most…
March 28, 2022
Volunteering is an incredible way to get your company out of the office (or out of their homes) and gather to make a lasting difference in the community. As the…
March 24, 2022
Our AmeriCorps members chose to do a year of service for a variety of reasons. Many are intrigued by the work that Playworks does and have a desire to work…
March 23, 2022
Written by Marisa Carrasquillo, member of the Playworks New England Leadership Council. Service has always been part of who I am. While I spend my days working at Blue Cross…
March 17, 2022
It’s no secret that our AmeriCorps Coaches are total rockstars. Their Program Managers have awesome things to say about them, Coach Sara shared her service story with us, and now…
March 3, 2022
Written by Sara Greene, a Playworks New England Americorps Coach at the Blackstone School in Boston, Massachusetts. I found Playworks on Craigslist of all places (I have had quite a…
February 22, 2022
The conversation about how to revitalize education most often focuses on test scores; however, an overlooked opportunity to boost learning lies outside the classroom: on the playground at recess. Unfortunately,…
February 17, 2022
What if Indoor Recess was just as active as outdoor recess, with students moving around, playing, and having positive social interactions through group games? Sounds great, but how do we…
