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The Desert Sun
July 23, 2015
Palm Springs schools hire 12 P.E. teachers ›
In addition to the district’s commitment to elementary physical education, its Playworks recess program also will be expanded in the new year. Playworks was launched as a pilot program at…
San Francisco Business Times
June 16, 2015
How Steph Curry’s three-point shots scored for Bay Area nonprofits ›
Skillful three-pointers from Stephen Curry make kids in the Bay Area very happy, and not just because they help the Warriors’ winning streak. In addition to bringing the team closer to winning…
Journal Sentinel
June 10, 2015
Playworks makes learning social skills fun at recess at MPS ›
Before coaches started organizing recess activities at more than a dozen city schools, small conflicts could escalate quickly. Arguing, shoving, kids egging on the drama, suspensions and later disruptions in…
Irish Times
April 29, 2015
Secrets of a ‘grassrootsy’ start-up ›
Paul O’Hara, founder of the nonprofit company ChangeX, wants your help. He wants 100 people to launch 100 community projects over the next 100 days via the website changex.org.
WUSA9
April 21, 2015
DeSean Jackson visits elementary school in D.C. ›
WASHINGTON (WUSA9) — DeSean Jackson spent his Tuesday talking to children at a Northeast D.C. school about not bullying. The Redskins Wide Receiver told students at J.O. Elementary school that…
The Connection
March 11, 2015
Take It Outside ›
A reception for Playworks, a nonprofit organization that aims to change play in schools and recess, was held on Sunday, March 1 at the home of of Jim and Patrice…
The Desert Sun
March 5, 2015
300-plus students reap benefits of first recess event ›
About 300 Cathedral City Elementary students and their family members recently got their “Game On” at the school’s first “FAMFEST.” The event focused on family recess activities, in conjunction with…
12 News
January 14, 2015
Kids set record for largest red-light, green-light game ›
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is all about making this the best Super Bowl the country has ever seen. And that means getting into the Guinness World Records book.