Updates
May 13, 2013
A Great Recess = a Better School Day, New Research Shows ›
Randomized control study finds students at Playworks schools experience less bullying, feel safer, return to classroom quicker, and are more physically active
May 6, 2013
Score big in the Get in the Game auction! ›
Playworks and online auction site Charitybuzz have partnered to create Playworks’ fantabulous inaugural Get in the Game fundraising auction. Generous Playworks supporters including ESPN, the Detroit Lions, the Washington Capitals, the Carolina Hurricanes and others have…
KATU News
April 30, 2013
Playing nice: How nonprofit’s approach curbs bullying ›
GRESHAM, Ore. – Recess is different at Highland Elementary School in Gresham. You won’t necessarily spot it with one trip to the playground, but the students are more cooperative with…
April 17, 2013
National High Five Day 2013 ›
The only thing that truly makes us safer is each other. Celebrating National High Five Day.
March 11, 2013
Michelle Obama Wants Active Schools! ›
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign encourages schools to provide students with 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
February 14, 2013
Celebrating Love for Each Other ›
It always feels a little risky to talk about love in the public domain. I mean, we’re already advocating for recess, how far are we going to take things? But…
February 1, 2013
Jill Vialet honored with prestigious Irvine Award ›
Playworks founder and CEO Jill Vialet has been named a 2013 recipient of the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards. Jill is among a small group of Californians honored by the foundation…
January 2, 2013
Recess is Doctor Recommended ›
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on the critical role of recess in schools.
