Guest Blogger
April 22, 2014
Parents agree, “Our kids need more nature!” ›
A Nature Conservancy survey finds that parents think children need more time outside.
March 28, 2014
AmeriCorps Member and Students Build Confidence ›
Guest Blogger Jennifer Holmes-Ledet learned how to play and coach basketball along side her 4th and 5th grade girls basketball team.
March 24, 2014
AmeriCorps Members are Heroes ›
Guest blogger Kortney Thurman told her students about AmeriCorps, her students told her she’s a hero.
December 5, 2013
Parent Involvement Improves Schools ›
Parents for Public Schools’ Anne Foster shares how parents can make an impact in schools.
May 22, 2013
Playworks AmeriCorps Member Meets the President ›
Guest blogger Coach Amy DeLair was one of 12 AmeriCorps members nationwide selected to meet President Barack Obama in the White House.
May 13, 2012
Student calls for longer recess: “We act now or never!” ›
Young advocate in the making gives three great reasons to lengthen school recess in persuasive essay.
October 25, 2011
Should middle school students have recess? ›
Guest blogger, Jennie Day-Burget, is chairwoman of the board for Playworks Portland.