Updates

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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holding hands

December 14, 2012

In the wake of tragedy… ›

Parents, children react to this heinous tragedy

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recess equipment

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!

December 5, 2012

5 Things We Learned from Gratitude Day ›

The first annual Playworks Gratitude Day was a success!

November 19, 2012

Kick-Off the Holidays with Giving Tuesday ›

First Annual #GivingTuesday has been declared to kick off the season of giving.

November 13, 2012

Today is Playworks Gratitude Day ›

Jill Vialet shares: Playworks staff come together November 14th to celebrate first annual Gratitude Day

November 9, 2012

School Climate Important in Student Success ›

Journal of Education Psychology finds important link between bullying and dropout rate

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

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.