Utah
November 1, 2019
At Playworks, we seek out energetic, creative people who ensure every kid has the chance to play every day. Our core values of inclusion, respect, healthy community, and healthy play…
October 17, 2019
Coach Poe is serving her first year as an AmeriCorps member at Whittier Elementary School in the Salt Lake District. Coach Poe loves helping kids have the best possible day…
The Leader
Cari Doutre
October 10, 2019
By Cari Doutre Leader County Editor https://www.hjnews.com/tremonton/organized-play-and-conflict-resolution-hits-the-playground/article_3a5ee4e3-c3d3-5fd6-8f92-1732f687cb46.html Gone are the days of bullies ruling the playground at recess, or boredom in general, as local elementary schools are getting on board…
September 25, 2019
Coach Colin is serving his first year as an AmeriCorps member at Roosevelt Elementary in the Granite School District. Colin is passionate about play and helping the students at Roosevelt…
September 23, 2019
It can be hard to understand the impact that your play space has on your school’s culture and your students’ experience, and while there are a lot of solutions worth…
September 17, 2019
Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reviewed evidence of the Playworks Coach program and found that the program met the criteria for a Promising Program intended to improve school attendance. …
August 7, 2019
Our Executive Director, Chris Conard, was named Ernst & Young’s 2019 Social Entrepreneur of the Year, and we could not be more proud! Chris was recognized for his commitment to…
March 22, 2019
Playworks just earned a 2019 Gold Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar. Now our community members as well as 10+ million GuideStar users can find in-depth…
February 7, 2019
Coach Ashley is serving her first year as an AmeriCorps member at Parkside Elementary in the Murray School District. This year she has focused on building meaningful relationships with both…
