Press Releases
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August 20, 2014
Back-to-School Signals Time to Think about Recess ›
National organization says safe and healthy recess critical to improving school climate; offers tips to help parents assess recess at their child’s school Oakland, CA, August 20, 2014 – With…
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October 29, 2013
Playworks adds nonprofit veterans to senior management team ›
Oakland, CA—October 29, 2013— Nonprofit veteran executives David Carroll and Marie Longo have joined the staff of Playworks as chief financial and chief development officers for the national nonprofit. CFO…
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January 26, 2012
New Balance Foundation signs on as national partner ›
Boston, MA— New Balance Foundation announces a national partnership with Playworks, a national nonprofit organization that supports learning and a positive school climate by providing healthy, inclusive play and physical…
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January 9, 2012
Playworks and Pilots Team Up for Kids ›
Portland, OR— The University of Portland women’s basketball team plans to team up with two local Playworks elementary schools in the “Playworks and Pilots Exhibition.” Over the next few weeks, the…
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August 26, 2011
New Research Shows Decline in Emotional Health ›
Study also finds greater resiliency at schools that offer an extra boost of safe and healthy play
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August 18, 2011
Elizabeth Cushing Named Playworks President ›
Oakland, CA— Elizabeth Cushing has been named president and chief operating officer of Playworks, a national nonprofit organization that brings play and physical activity to schools and youth organizations around the…
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April 6, 2011
New Balance CEO Named Most Playful in Nationwide Search ›
Rob DeMartini models playfulness on and off the job
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April 27, 2010
Portland Trail Blazers President Named Country’s Most Playful CEO ›
Larry Miller to be honored after nationwide search
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February 4, 2010
First-of-its-kind Gallup Poll Links Recess to Academic Achievement ›
Principals say recess has a positive impact on learning; students are more focused, listen better after recess