With the new fiscal year in full swing, we wanted to take time to reflect and celebrate one of our board members, Stephanie, who has helped expand and enrich Playworks' impact in…
https://www.playworks.org/michigan/2017/08/25/board-member-spotlight/>
When kids experience play that is safe and inclusive, the joy of being a child shines through. It makes perfect sense. Kids can’t wait to jump into recess when they feel there’s…
https://www.playworks.org/news/spread-joy-support-playworks/>
After a four-day Recess Reboot from Playworks, Principal Jeremy Barns and Assistance Principal Alicia Martin talk about the positive impact on recess at Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary School in Mira Loma,…
https://www.playworks.org/video/recess-reboot-testimonial/>
A new review conducted by RAND Corporation and commissioned by The Wallace Foundation found that Playworks stands out among social and emotional learning (SEL) programs for evidence of impact. The…
https://www.playworks.org/news/rand-review-playworks-essa-sel-evidence/>
A new review conducted by RAND Corporation and commissioned by The Wallace Foundation found that Playworks stands out among social and emotional learning (SEL) programs for evidence of impact. The RAND Corporation review…
https://www.playworks.org/greater-washington-dc/2018/01/30/rand-review-playworks-stands-among-sel-interventions/>
Playworks has given each classroom a sense of community and teamwork. It gives the students healthy competition and the ability to handle success and defeat in a respectful way. Teacher, American…
https://www.playworks.org/impact/testimonials/>
All IN Sports could be coming to a school near you! Playworks Indiana, in partnership with Indiana Sports Corp, is thrilled to be expanding our All IN Sports Leagues as…
https://www.playworks.org/indiana/2023/02/03/all-in-sports-expanding-our-impact/>
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…
http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/playworks-makes-learning-social-skills-fun-at-recess-at-mps-b99516453z1-306864761.html>
A playground program at many Portland-area elementary schools significantly curbs bullying, improves school climate and increases vigorous student activity, a new study shows. But for Playworks, a national nonprofit organization…
http://www.oregonlive.com/gresham/index.ssf/2013/05/playworks_a_playground_program.html>