Darlene Kiyan, executive director of Playworks Los Angeles, believes she knows what doesn’t attract would-be employees. “They don’t come here for the pay or the benefits,” said Kiyan, whose organization…
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UNITED WE PLAY is a celebration of civility, inclusion, and joy as we round out the end of this school year and kick-off the next! Join our Board of…
https://www.playworks.org/greater-washington-dc/event/united-we-play-a-year-end-celebration/
Students are working better together both in the classroom and outside. They are able to resolve most problems on their own.
https://www.playworks.org/testimonial/students-working-better-together/
Teachers from Woodland Primary School attended a two-day Playworks training to revamp recess and engage more kids on the playground. The implementation of the program resulted in even more beneficial…
Ann Nguyen, a first-year coach and AmeriCorps member from San Jose’s Santee Elementary was named 2010 Rookie of the Year earlier this year for her leadership and example. Among her many contributions, Ann created Santee’s Got…
https://www.playworks.org/video/2010-playworks-rookie-of-the-year-ann-nguyen/
Growing up, some of my favorite childhood and school memories are from sports – from playing peewee soccer all the way to Varsity teams in high school. As I’m sure…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/story-of-play/whats-for-league-tonight-its-fun-vs-fun/
Los Angles, CA–September 7, 2016 –The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, the official team charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers, announced that it will continue its partnership with Playworks Southern California for…
Playworks Chicago hosted its first staff outing in Millennium Park downtown. New program coordinators as well as the Chicago-based office staff enjoyed an outdoor photography exhibit, food, live music, and…
Playworks NOLA AmeriCorps Members and Office Staff alike joined City Year New Orleans on Saturday August 27th to provide meaningful service for the Marigny/Bywater neighborhood and to commemorate the New…
https://www.playworks.org/louisiana/2011/09/07/service-with-city-year/