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December 10, 2014

Ms. Morateck, Educator of the Month ›

Congratulations to Theresa Morateck, this month’s Playworks Educator of the Month. Ms. Morateck is a school support teacher at Jeremiah Curtin Leadership Academy where she encourages kids to get in…

December 5, 2014

Positivity Blooms on the Soccer Field ›

The kids of Hopkins Lloyd Community School have a competitive edge. For many of the students, this trait is necessary in homes of many siblings, and to focus beyond peer…

October 30, 2014

Mrs. Boyle, Educator of the Month ›

Congratulations to Mrs. Boyle, this month’s Playworks Educator of the Month. Mrs. Boyle teaches fourth and fifth grade at Albert Story School where she encourages kids to get in the…

October 28, 2014

Meet Playworks Junior Coach, Celida Anaya ›

Our Playworks staff sat down with Junior Coach Celida Anaya on the Allen-Field Elementary playground to learn more about how her participation in the Playworks Junior Coach Leadership Program have transformed her and…

October 28, 2014

Playworks Participates in Make a Difference Day ›

Playworks AmeriCorps members joined City Year on October 25 to complete a school beautification project at Urban Day School for Make a Difference Day. Members painted murals throughout the school…

October 27, 2014

Playworks Talks Bullying Prevention on TMJ4 ›

As part of Bullying Awareness Month, Playworks Program Manager PJ Dever and Principal Stephanie Maneyof Jeremiah Curtin Leadership Academy sat down with TMJ4 to talk about Playworks school partnerships and…

October 22, 2014

Playworks Wisconsin Cheers ›

We love cheers at Playworks Wisconsin. Cheers are a great way for kids to transition, be loud, be goofy, and have fun. Here is a list of cheers we encourage…

October 21, 2014

Co-Ed Soccer League Schedule ›

The Playworks co-ed soccer league is designed to build empathy and teamwork by teaching 4th and 5th graders the skills of soccer so that they feel comfortable learning and playing…

September 24, 2014

Donald Driver’s Surprise Visit to Jeremiah Curtin Leadership Academy ›

Retired NFL wide receiver Donald Driver made a surprise visit to Curtin Academy September 24 to discuss anti-bully efforts in Milwaukee Public Schools. Playworks was excited to have our own…