Updates
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April 5, 2018
Milwaukee Succeeds Awards $116,000 to Playworks Wisconsin ›
The grant from the Milwaukee Succeeds Funders Collaborative will help Playworks Wisconsin assess recess practices and train adults. The Milwaukee Succeeds Funders Collaborative has invested $116,000 in an innovative approach…
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April 5, 2018
Ms. Meshia Honored as Educator of the Month ›
Every month, Playworks Wisconsin nominates and votes for an Educator of the Month. In February, the award went to Ms. Meshia at Lloyd Barbee Montessori School. Coach Mychaela, who nominated…
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March 22, 2018
Playworks to Partner with Wisconsin Brewery Running Series for Second Year ›
Playworks Wisconsin is excited to partner with the Wisconsin Brewery Running Series (BRS) for its second season. Last year, Playworks’ partnership with the BRS brought in over $6,000 to support…
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March 5, 2018
Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches Collaborate for Change in Milwaukee Schools ›
For the past six months, our incredible AmeriCorps coaches have been creating recess environments where every kid can thrive. In Wisconsin, Playworks AmeriCorps coaches commit to a full-time year of…
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February 27, 2018
Ninety-Fifth Street Junior Coach Recognized for Inclusive Leadership ›
Every month, Playworks Wisconsin recognizes a Junior Coach of the Month for exemplary demonstration of the Playworks core values. In January, we were thrilled to award Junior Coach of the…
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July 31, 2017
Wisconsin 2016-2017 Foundation End of Year Report ›
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July 24, 2017
Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Gives $1 Million to 15 Community Groups ›
Playworks Wisconsin is excited to be one of 15 organizations receiving a portion of the Milwaukee Bucks $1 million dollar contribution to Milwaukee. Playworks will receive $15,000 dollars for three years…
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June 15, 2017
Hadfield Prinicipal is Recognized for Putting Fun Back in Recess ›
Al Busch, principal of Hadfield Elementary School, has been named the nation’s most valuable principal by the group Playworks after he helped to make recess safer. Read the full story…
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June 14, 2017
Bucks Hosts 350 Playworks Junior Coaches From 22 Schools for Playworks’ Leadership Conference ›
After a year of participating in the Playworks Junior Coach Leadership Program, 350 fourth- and fifth-graders from 22 Milwaukee Public Schools and Waukesha Public Schools gathered at the BMO Harris…