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December 1, 2014
Why We Play ›
Playworks is the leading nonprofit leveraging the power of play to support and improve children’s physical and emotional health. Focusing on recess, Playworks programs provide an opportunity for every student…
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October 21, 2014
Jill Vialet, 2014 TEDMED ›
In this fabulous TED Talk, Playworks CEO & Founder Jill Vialet shares, “Play matters because it gives us a brief respite from the tyranny of apparent purpose.” If you believe play is…
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June 17, 2013
Chicago’s Adam Parrott-Sheffer named 2013 Most Valuable Principal ›
Playworks’ 2013 Most Valuable Principal, Mr. Adam Parrott-Sheffer, hails from Chicago’s Mary .J. Peterson Elementary School. Mr. P, as everyone calls him, cares so much about play that he’s made sure there…
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June 14, 2013
Jon Gibbs of Southern California named 2013 Rookie of the Year ›
Playworks’ Rookie of the Year, Jon Gibbs, serves at Bennet-Kew Elementary School in Ingleside, California. He exemplifies service and the power of play. Coach Jon has been a standout, both…
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February 2, 2013
Jill Vialet, 2013 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards ›
Jill Vialet offers a unique approach to recess at hundreds of California elementary schools that improves student learning and behavior, and reduces bullying. For building a school movement focused on…
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December 5, 2012
Playworks ›
On our playgrounds, everyone plays, everyone belongs and everyone contributes to the game. We create a place for every kid on the playground to be their best, bring out the…
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April 28, 2012
Amanda Padilla of Albuquerque named 2012 Rookie of the Year ›
Playworks’ Rookie of the Year hail’s from Montezuma Elementary in Albuquerque. Amanda Padilla combines her background in Special Education with her love of coaching to create a healthy, inclusive environment for every student every…