Updates
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January 2, 2013
Recess is Doctor Recommended ›
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on the critical role of recess in schools.
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December 11, 2012
Most Inspiring Youth Athletes of 2012 ›
Five inspiring stories that may make you weep a little; These kids have won our hearts!
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December 5, 2012
5 Things We Learned from Gratitude Day ›
The first annual Playworks Gratitude Day was a success!
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November 19, 2012
Kick-Off the Holidays with Giving Tuesday ›
First Annual #GivingTuesday has been declared to kick off the season of giving.
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November 13, 2012
Today is Playworks Gratitude Day ›
Jill Vialet shares: Playworks staff come together November 14th to celebrate first annual Gratitude Day
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November 9, 2012
School Climate Important in Student Success ›
Journal of Education Psychology finds important link between bullying and dropout rate
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November 2, 2012
Gaining the Tools and Confidence to Make a Difference ›
Play On 2012 brings together over 100 youth workers to learn how to harness the power of play
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October 17, 2012
Recess is a Necessary Solution for Social Change, New York Times ›
Fixes writer, David Bornstein, shares how Playworks fits into his lessons learned about modern social change efforts.