Social and Emotional Learning
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December 19, 2017
Playworks is Top 10 Education Finalist in Global 100&Change Competition ›
The MacArthur Foundation challenge drew over 1,904 applicants worldwide. See how play can change the world.
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April 20, 2017
Happier schools ›
Using play to develop students’ social skills and improve positive school culture
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March 6, 2017
If We Had 100 Million Dollars… ›
Read excerpts from our application to the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition
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October 10, 2016
Democracy Begins on the Playground ›
Twelve games to develop engaged citizens of the future.
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October 6, 2016
Applying for 100&Change ›
This past June, the MacArthur Foundation announced a new funding opportunity called 100&Change: a $100 million prize ‘in pursuit of one good idea.’ As it did for many, the prize…
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The Charlotte Weekly
June 17, 2016
Keep Kids Active this Summer ›
Schools out! Kids cheer! Parents groan. Playworks, a nonprofit devoted to improving children’s health and well-being through activity, wants to help ensure kids stay active this summer. Throughout the school…
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Journal Sentinel
April 19, 2016
Playworks Makes Learning Social Skills Fun At Recess At MPS ›
Before coaches started organizing recess activities at more than a dozen city schools, small conflicts could escalate quickly. Arguing, shoving, kids egging on the drama, suspensions and later disruptions in…
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August 28, 2015
Back to School, Back to Recess ›
Research suggests that playground social skills predict future success.