Evie is a 5th grade Junior Coach at the Mendell Elementary School in Jamaica Plain. Coach Ava, JVC Coach at the Mendell, nominated Evie as Junior Coach of the month…
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Guest blogger shares why and how to get kids playing
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Coach Ashley, also known as Coach “Cashley,” is a 2nd-year coach at Loma Linda School in Phoenix, AZ. Coach Ashley has the Playworks office at her school, so she is always…
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Guest blogger Coach Amy DeLair was one of 12 AmeriCorps members nationwide selected to meet President Barack Obama in the White House.
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Junior Coach Richerlin is a 3rd grader at the Parthum Elementary School in Lawrence. Junior Coach Richerlin has made a big impression on Coach Rivera, the Playworks AmeriCorps Coach at…
Kids and educators debate effectiveness of new, structured recess plan that may help prevent bullying and lead to safer schools. A new study shows conflicting opinions on the Playworks program.…
Playworks partner school A.L. Holmes in Detroit is leveraging its recess as a strategy to improve student engagement, reduce bullying and develop future leaders. Schools with programs like Playworks help children…
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Representatives from local companies gathered for a kickball tournament with a cause. Playworks annual Corporate Kickball Tournament in Silicon Valley took place on June 7 at Twin Creeks. Corporate Kickball…
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Playworks Junior Coaches – those 4th and 5th grade students best known for wearing bright purple shirts on the playground – came out in full force for a pair of…