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New Orleans City Business
June 26, 2017
From the playground to the boardroom, how Playworks Louisiana is training the next local leaders ›
Since 2009, Playworks Louisiana has partnered with local schools, districts and after-school programs to promote safe and healthy recess on playgrounds, training children on how to interact appropriately, create an…
ABC 7 News
May 18, 2017
Billionaire Richard Branson talks Virgin Sport, works out in San Francisco ›
“We feel like we can teach a lot of life skills through play,” said Playworks president Elizabeth Cushing. “Virgin is all about sport for good, so we feel like we’re…
Nasdaq
May 10, 2017
Playworks Rings NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell ›
On May 10, 2017, Playworks CEO and Founder Jill Vialet rang the NASDAQ Opening Bell and explained Playworks’ aim to bring safe, healthy …
Education Week
April 24, 2017
Rethinking Recess ›
For children to get the most out of recess, research shows this time should be considered an essential part of the school day, rather than a “break.”
Marinescope
April 13, 2017
Playworks brings vision for safe, fun, healthy playgrounds to local schools ›
Marie Melodia, principal at San Pedro for the past two years, had previously seen Playworks’ success during her time as an administrator at schools in the East Bay’s “Iron Triangle”…
March 29, 2017
“Mack & Moxy” Partners With “Playworks” For Special Episode Celebrating The Satisfaction Of Playing Fair ›
LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Playworks and the Socially Dynamic Entertainment, producers of Mack & Moxy, plan to play to the hearts of millions of children with the…
Education Week
March 3, 2017
New Research Brief Supports Recess for All Elementary School Students ›
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz are calling on states and school districts to require elementary schools to provide daily recess for all students along with detailed recess plans…
The Irish Times
February 28, 2017
Hard at play: Teaching children a lost art ›
Some schoolchildren no longer know how to play. Empathy stimulation is key.
Brookings Brown Center Chalkboard
February 13, 2017
A New Way to Measure the Benefits of School Recess ›
Recent reports from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), and the National Physical Activity Plan highlight the importance of play in…