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October 9, 2013

Where every kid is included ›

The other day while visiting an elementary school I met a girl I know. She was the same little girl that I remember from my first grade class over 40…

October 1, 2013

Meet Mere Dolny ›

At the end of the school year last June, I was asked if I would like to start at a new school for the following year.  I remember considering the…

July 11, 2013

Utah Schools Gain Back Quality Instructional Time ›

SALT LAKE CITY, UT JULY 11, 2013 — Salt Lake City kids and schools are benefiting more from recess than just physically. Over the course of the last year, 10…

May 29, 2013

Seth Fisher ›

This month we honor Seth Fisher as our June Coach of the Month. Seth arrived as a mid-year hire in a school that has had some turnover. Right off the…

May 21, 2013

May 2013 Coach of the Month: Aaron Mckinstry Luepke ›

This month, we're honoring Aaron Mckinstry-Luepke as our Coach of the month for his work in the Stansbury Elementary after school program. Aaron has been working hard all year to…

May 13, 2013

Playworks Sustainers ›

Playworks Sustainers. We want to give you the opportunity to join our community in a meaningful, on-going way. For the first time in Salt Lake City you can join a…

May 12, 2013

Playworks Sustainers ›

Playworks Sustainers. We want to give you the opportunity to join our community in a meaningful, ongoing way. For the first time in Salt Lake City you can join a…

April 30, 2013

Jaime Pimsler March Coach of the Month ›

Our Coach of the Month for March was Jaime Pimsler. She's a second year coach at Meadowlark Elementary in the Salt Lake School District.   This is her setting the…

January 23, 2013

January 2013 Coach of the Month ›

Our first Coach of the Month for January is Jess Wilson.  Jess is brand new to Playworks this year, but she’s stepped into Riley Elementary and thrived.  Playworks SLC is…